SGF Today
Decent day. Departures at 80%, arrivals slightly worse at 76%. Early morning flights ran 30 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 88%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at SGF. 80% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 88%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 58%. That is a 30-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) is 84 miles away and running 91% today. If your route is available from both airports, XNA is the better bet right now.
SGF Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Springfield Branson National Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 30-point swing at SGF. The early morning block runs at 88%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 76%. Hit 50% around 6am, peaked at 95% around 9am. A 45-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 73%, last week 72%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
SGF has been bouncing between 55% and 92%. Best day was Mar 21 at 92%. Worst was Jun 8 at 55%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how SGF runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About SGF Delays
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) is currently running on time with 80% on-time departures and 76% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Springfield Branson National Airport has averaged 73% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Springfield Branson National Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include XNA (Northwest Arkansas National Airport). When SGF is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Springfield Branson National Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.