Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 84% of its ~4 daily departures leave on time, 6 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 12 minutes. 2 airlines fly from Sitka, AK to 3 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 12 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Destinations
- 3
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from SIT
Busiest routes from SIT
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIT → JNU | 725 | 84% | 10 min |
| SIT → KTN | 364 | 86% | 9 min |
| SIT → SEA | 244 | 69% | 21 min |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at SIT?
- 16% of departures from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 12 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from SIT?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 93% of the time at SIT, versus 58% around 1 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at SIT?
- 1.7% of scheduled departures from SIT were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
Popular route pages from this airport
Based on 2,754 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.