SRQ Today
Decent day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 84%. Early morning flights ran 23 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 82%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at SRQ. 84% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 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 82%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 59%. That is a 23-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 40 miles away and running 94% 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 Midday is a 23-point swing at SRQ. The early morning block runs at 82%. 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 84%. 10pm is where it broke down, dropping to 40%. Evening is thinning out and improving to 66%. A 60-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 69%, last week 68%. Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SRQ has been bouncing between 50% and 85%. Best day was Jun 6 at 85%. Worst was Jul 30 at 50%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how SRQ runs. Today's 84% is a good day by SRQ standards.
About SRQ Delays
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is currently running on time with 84% on-time departures. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport has averaged 69% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.