Salina Municipal Airport (SLN): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 85% of its ~3 daily departures leave on time, 7 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 20 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Salina, KS to 3 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 85%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 20 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 70%
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Destinations
- 3
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from SLN
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 87% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Sunday
- 83% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.5%
- close to the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from SLN
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 17 min |
| Friday | 81% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 20 min |
| Sundaybest | 83% | 22 min |
Busiest routes from SLN
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLN → DEN (Denver) | 365 | 85% | 21 min |
| SLN → ORD (Chicago) | 362 | 80% | 19 min |
| SLN → IAH (Houston) | 326 | 72% | 32 min |
Where flights into SLN come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → SLN | 365 | 73% | 27 min |
| ORD (Chicago) → SLN | 362 | 68% | 33 min |
| IAH (Houston) → SLN | 326 | 68% | 38 min |
What causes delays at SLN
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing SLN.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations62%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather11%
Alternative airports near Salina
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHK — Manhattan Regional Airport | 58 mi | 84% | 17 min |
| ICT — Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport | 80 mi | 81% | 18 min |
| HYS — Hays Regional Airport | 87 mi | 85% | 21 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 SLN?
- 15% of departures from Salina Municipal 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%.
- 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%.
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Based on 1,926 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.