Sheridan County Airport (SHR): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sheridan County Airport (SHR) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 85% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 7 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 20 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Sheridan, WY to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 85%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 20 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from SHR
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 83% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.2%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from SHR
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 29 min |
| Friday | 77% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 26 min |
Busiest routes from SHR
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHR → DEN (Denver) | 766 | 79% | 23 min |
Where flights into SHR come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → SHR | 766 | 79% | 21 min |
What causes delays at SHR
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing SHR.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather6%
Alternative airports near Sheridan
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCC — Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport | 77 mi | 84% | 24 min |
| COD — Yellowstone Regional Airport | 102 mi | 74% | 27 min |
| BIL — Billings Logan International Airport | 104 mi | 87% | 13 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at SHR?
- 15% of departures from Sheridan County Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 20 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at SHR?
- 1.2% of scheduled departures from SHR were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,557 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.