Salina Municipal Airport (SLN): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 84% of its ~3 daily departures leave on time, 6 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 21 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Salina, KS to 3 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 71%
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Destinations
- 3
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from SLN
Busiest routes from SLN
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLN → DEN | 365 | 84% | 22 min |
| SLN → ORD | 362 | 79% | 20 min |
| SLN → IAH | 344 | 71% | 32 min |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at SLN?
- 16% of departures from Salina Municipal Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 21 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from SLN?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 87% of the time at SLN, versus 82% around 11 a.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at SLN?
- 1.5% of scheduled departures from SLN were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
Popular route pages from this airport
Based on 1,812 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.