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PST, Nov 13 1 h ago
Forecast 43% Significant New Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 43% delay risk for Sacramento departures noon–3 PM Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 40 departures scheduled from Sacramento noon–3 PM Friday an average 43% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 26%. From the 11:00 PM PST forecast (model famA-fc-v3+famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 43%Horizon 11.5 hModel famA-fc-v3+famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 12 5 h ago
Forecast 50% Significant New Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 50% delay risk for Sacramento departures 6–9 PM Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 25 departures scheduled from Sacramento 6–9 PM Friday an average 50% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 32%. From the 7:00 PM PST forecast (model famA-fc-v3). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 50%Horizon 22.1 hModel famA-fc-v3

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 12 8 h ago
Forecast 48% Significant New Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 48% delay risk for Sacramento departures 3–6 PM Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 25 departures scheduled from Sacramento 3–6 PM Friday an average 48% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 31%. From the 4:00 PM PST forecast (model famA-fc-v3). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 48%Horizon 21.5 hModel famA-fc-v3

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 9 4 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay SMF arrivals

Sacramento arrivals running late: 43% reached the gate 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 14 arrivals that landed between 11:00 PM and 12:00 AM PST, 6 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 19% of arrivals at Sacramento arrive that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, all arrivals). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 11:00 PM–12:00 AM PSTSample 14 flightsLate 43%Typical 19%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 6 6 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay SMF arrivals

Sacramento arrivals running late: 43% reached the gate 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 14 arrivals that landed between 8:06 PM and 9:06 PM PST, 6 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 19% of arrivals at Sacramento arrive that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, all arrivals). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 8:06 PM–9:06 PM PSTSample 14 flightsLate 43%Typical 19%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 6 6 days ago
Forecast 62% Significant Resolved Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 62% delay risk for Sacramento departures 9 PM–midnight Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 22 departures scheduled from Sacramento 9 PM–midnight Friday an average 62% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 41%. From the 4:00 PM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 62%Horizon 3.5 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 6 6 days ago
Forecast 55% Significant Resolved Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 55% delay risk for Sacramento departures 6–9 PM Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 44 departures scheduled from Sacramento 6–9 PM Friday an average 55% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 40%. From the 2:00 PM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 55%Horizon 3.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 6 6 days ago
Forecast 57% Significant Resolved Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 57% delay risk for Sacramento departures 3–6 PM Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 46 departures scheduled from Sacramento 3–6 PM Friday an average 57% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 39%. From the 1:00 PM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 57%Horizon 1.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 5 7 days ago
Forecast 68% Major Resolved Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 68% delay risk for Sacramento departures 9 PM–midnight Thursday

Tailodds’ model gives the 22 departures scheduled from Sacramento 9 PM–midnight Thursday an average 68% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 38%. From the 8:00 PM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 68%Horizon 0.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 5 7 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay SMF departures

Sacramento departures running late: 50% left 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 12 departures that took off between 12:56 PM and 1:56 PM PST, 6 left at least 15 minutes late. Sacramento typically sees 24% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 1 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 12:56 PM–1:56 PM PSTSample 12 flightsLate 50%Typical 24%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 3 9 days ago
Forecast 32% Informational Resolved Resolution Delay SMF departures

Model lowers Sacramento departure delay risk noon–3 PM Tuesday to 32%, near normal

What changed: 34% → 32%; calm-weather level 25%

Tailodds’ model gives the 46 departures scheduled from Sacramento noon–3 PM Tuesday an average 32% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 25%. From the 10:00 AM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 32%Horizon 1.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (3) 2 earlier matching updates View SMF
PST, Nov 2 10 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay SMF arrivals

Sacramento arrivals running late: 54% reached the gate 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 13 arrivals that landed between 9:43 PM and 10:43 PM PST, 7 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 19% of arrivals at Sacramento arrive that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, all arrivals). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 9:43 PM–10:43 PM PSTSample 13 flightsLate 54%Typical 19%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 2 10 days ago
Forecast 52% Significant Resolved De-escalation Delay SMF departures

Model lowers Sacramento departure delay risk 9 PM–midnight Monday to 52%

What changed: 58% → 52% since the 6:00 PM PST forecast (same model, same window)

Tailodds’ model gives the 22 departures scheduled from Sacramento 9 PM–midnight Monday an average 52% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 28%. From the 7:00 PM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 52%Horizon 1.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (3) 2 earlier matching updates View SMF
PST, Nov 2 10 days ago
Forecast 46% Significant Resolved Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 46% delay risk for Sacramento departures 3–6 PM Monday

Tailodds’ model gives the 44 departures scheduled from Sacramento 3–6 PM Monday an average 46% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 29%. From the 10:00 AM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 46%Horizon 3.6 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 2 10 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay SMF departures

Sacramento departures running late: 54% left 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 13 departures that took off between 9:35 AM and 10:35 AM PST, 7 left at least 15 minutes late. Sacramento typically sees 15% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 10 AM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 9:35 AM–10:35 AM PSTSample 13 flightsLate 54%Typical 15%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 2 10 days ago
Forecast 42% Significant Resolved Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 42% delay risk for Sacramento departures noon–3 PM Monday

Tailodds’ model gives the 61 departures scheduled from Sacramento noon–3 PM Monday an average 42% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 26%. From the 9:00 AM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 42%Horizon 2.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 2 10 days ago
Forecast 32% Informational Resolved Resolution Delay SMF departures

Model lowers Sacramento departure delay risk noon–3 PM Monday to 32%, near normal

What changed: 42% → 32%; calm-weather level 26%

Tailodds’ model gives the 61 departures scheduled from Sacramento noon–3 PM Monday an average 32% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 26%. From the 4:00 AM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). The model changed since the previous item (from famA-fc-v3+famB-sd-v4i), so some or all of this change comes from the new model rather than new information. This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 32%Horizon 6.0 hModel famB-sd-v4iModel changed

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View SMF
PST, Nov 1 11 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay SMF arrivals

Sacramento arrivals running late: 47% reached the gate 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 15 arrivals that landed between 9:42 PM and 10:42 PM PST, 7 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 19% of arrivals at Sacramento arrive that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, all arrivals). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 9:42 PM–10:42 PM PSTSample 15 flightsLate 47%Typical 19%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 1 11 days ago
Forecast 64% Significant Resolved Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 64% delay risk for Sacramento departures 6–9 PM Sunday

Tailodds’ model gives the 46 departures scheduled from Sacramento 6–9 PM Sunday an average 64% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 43%. From the 4:00 PM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 64%Horizon 0.5 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 1 11 days ago
Observed Major Resolved Delay SMF departures

Sacramento departures running late: 67% left 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 12 departures that took off between 2:22 PM and 3:22 PM PST, 8 left at least 15 minutes late. Sacramento typically sees 26% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 2 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 2:22 PM–3:22 PM PSTSample 12 flightsLate 67%Typical 26%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SMF
PST, Nov 1 11 days ago
Forecast 56% Significant Resolved Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 56% delay risk for Sacramento departures 3–6 PM Sunday

Tailodds’ model gives the 38 departures scheduled from Sacramento 3–6 PM Sunday an average 56% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 40%. From the 1:00 PM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 56%Horizon 1.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF
PDT, Oct 31 12 days ago
Forecast 46% Significant Resolved Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 46% delay risk for Sacramento departures 3–6 PM Saturday

Tailodds’ model gives the 23 departures scheduled from Sacramento 3–6 PM Saturday an average 46% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 30%. From the 2:00 PM PDT forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 46%Horizon 0.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF
PDT, Oct 30 13 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay SMF arrivals

Sacramento arrivals running late: 40% reached the gate 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 15 arrivals that landed between 9:07 PM and 10:07 PM PDT, 6 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 19% of arrivals at Sacramento arrive that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, all arrivals). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 9:07 PM–10:07 PM PDTSample 15 flightsLate 40%Typical 19%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SMF
PDT, Oct 30 13 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay SMF departures

Sacramento departures running late: 50% left 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 12 departures that took off between 6:36 PM and 7:36 PM PDT, 6 left at least 15 minutes late. Sacramento typically sees 27% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 7 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 6:36 PM–7:36 PM PDTSample 12 flightsLate 50%Typical 27%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SMF
PDT, Oct 30 13 days ago
Forecast 48% Significant Resolved Delay SMF departures

Model forecasts 48% delay risk for Sacramento departures 9 PM–midnight Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 18 departures scheduled from Sacramento 9 PM–midnight Friday an average 48% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 31%. From the 4:00 PM PDT forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 48%Horizon 4.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SMF

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