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
Plan your departure from SIT
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 93% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Thursday
- 86% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.7%
- close to the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from SIT
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Thursdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Friday | 83% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 10 min |
Busiest routes from SIT
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIT → JNU (Juneau) | 725 | 84% | 10 min |
| SIT → KTN (Ketchikan) | 364 | 86% | 9 min |
| SIT → SEA (Seattle) | 244 | 69% | 21 min |
Where flights into SIT come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNU (Juneau) → SIT | 725 | 85% | 9 min |
| KTN (Ketchikan) → SIT | 365 | 71% | 16 min |
| SEA (Seattle) → SIT | 243 | 62% | 20 min |
What causes delays at SIT
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing SIT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather11%
- Security2%
Alternative airports near Sitka
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSG — Petersburg James A Johnson Airport | 93 mi | 88% | 9 min |
| JNU — Juneau International Airport | 95 mi | 86% | 11 min |
| WRG — Wrangell Airport | 120 mi | 86% | 10 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 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%.
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Based on 2,754 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.