SRQ Today
Decent day. Departures at 72%, arrivals slightly better at 79%. Early morning flights ran 31 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at SRQ. 72% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 97%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 66%. That is a 31-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 40 miles away and running 91% today. If your route is available from both airports, TPA is the better bet right now.
SRQ Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 31-point swing at SRQ. The early morning block runs at 97%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 95%. 5pm is where it broke down, dropping to 57%. Currently at 72%, well below the morning numbers. A 43-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 78%, last week 76%. Sat was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SRQ has been bouncing between 50% and 85%. Best day was Sep 16 at 85%. Worst was Jul 30 at 50%. The norm is 69-75%, which is just how SRQ runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About SRQ Delays
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 72% on-time departures and 79% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport has averaged 78% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Sarasota Bradenton International 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 TPA (Tampa International Airport), RSW (Southwest Florida International Airport) and MCO (Orlando International Airport). When SRQ is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Sarasota Bradenton International 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.