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PST, Nov 13 1 h ago
Forecast 46% Significant New Delay SNA departures

Model forecasts 46% delay risk for Orange County departures noon–3 PM Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 42 departures scheduled from Orange County noon–3 PM Friday an average 46% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 30%. From the 11:00 PM PST forecast (model famA-fc-v3+famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 46%Horizon 11.5 hModel famA-fc-v3+famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 12 6 h ago
Forecast 48% Significant New Delay SNA departures

Model forecasts 48% delay risk for Orange County departures 6–9 PM Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 28 departures scheduled from Orange County 6–9 PM Friday an average 48% 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 48%Horizon 22.1 hModel famA-fc-v3

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 12 6 h ago
Observed Significant New Delay SNA departures

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

Of 12 departures that took off between 6:40 PM and 7:40 PM PST, 6 left at least 15 minutes late. Orange County typically sees 25% 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 6:40 PM–7:40 PM PSTSample 12 flightsLate 50%Typical 25%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 12 8 h ago
Forecast 51% Significant New Delay SNA departures

Model forecasts 51% delay risk for Orange County departures 3–6 PM Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 24 departures scheduled from Orange County 3–6 PM Friday an average 51% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 32%. From the 4:00 PM PST forecast (model famA-fc-v3). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 51%Horizon 21.5 hModel famA-fc-v3

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 9 3 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay SNA departures

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

Of 13 departures that took off between 1:17 PM and 2:17 PM PST, 7 left at least 15 minutes late. Orange County typically sees 26% 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 1:17 PM–2:17 PM PSTSample 13 flightsLate 54%Typical 26%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 9 3 days ago
Forecast 42% Significant Resolved Delay SNA departures

Model forecasts 42% delay risk for Orange County departures 6–9 PM Monday

Tailodds’ model gives the 28 departures scheduled from Orange County 6–9 PM Monday an average 42% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 25%. From the 12:00 PM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 42%Horizon 5.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 9 3 days ago
Forecast 45% Significant Resolved Delay SNA departures

Model forecasts 45% delay risk for Orange County departures 3–6 PM Monday

Tailodds’ model gives the 26 departures scheduled from Orange County 3–6 PM Monday an average 45% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 28%. From the 12:00 PM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 45%Horizon 2.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 8 4 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay SNA departures

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

Of 13 departures that took off between 12:14 PM and 1:14 PM PST, 7 left at least 15 minutes late. Orange County typically sees 23% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 12 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 12:14 PM–1:14 PM PSTSample 13 flightsLate 54%Typical 23%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 6 6 days ago
Forecast 55% Significant Resolved Delay SNA departures

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

Tailodds’ model gives the 45 departures scheduled from Orange County 6–9 PM Friday an average 55% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 39%. 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 SNA
PST, Nov 3 9 days ago
Forecast 45% Significant Resolved Delay SNA departures

Model forecasts 45% delay risk for Orange County departures 6–9 PM Tuesday

Tailodds’ model gives the 27 departures scheduled from Orange County 6–9 PM Tuesday an average 45% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 30%. From the 3:00 PM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 45%Horizon 2.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 2 10 days ago
Forecast 46% Significant Resolved Delay SNA departures

Model forecasts 46% delay risk for Orange County departures 6–9 PM Monday

Tailodds’ model gives the 41 departures scheduled from Orange County 6–9 PM Monday an average 46% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 31%. From the 1:00 PM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 46%Horizon 4.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 2 10 days ago
Forecast 48% Significant Resolved Delay SNA departures

Model forecasts 48% delay risk for Orange County departures 3–6 PM Monday

Tailodds’ model gives the 38 departures scheduled from Orange County 3–6 PM Monday an average 48% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 31%. From the 9:00 AM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 48%Horizon 5.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 2 10 days ago
Forecast 48% Significant Resolved Delay SNA departures

Model forecasts 48% delay risk for Orange County departures noon–3 PM Monday

Tailodds’ model gives the 55 departures scheduled from Orange County noon–3 PM Monday an average 48% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 29%. From the 9:00 AM PST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 48%Horizon 2.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 1 11 days ago
Observed Informational Resolved Recovery Delay SNA arrivals

Orange County arrivals back near normal: 19% late in the last hour

What changed: late share 62% at worst → 19% now

Of 16 arrivals that landed between 9:40 PM and 10:40 PM PST, 3 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 18% of arrivals at Orange County arrive that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, all arrivals). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules. The late share has stayed at or below 28% for 31 minutes across 16 checks, each with at least 12 flights and current data.

Window 9:40 PM–10:40 PM PSTSample 16 flightsLate 19%Typical 18%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View SNA
PST, Nov 1 11 days ago
Observed Major Resolved Delay SNA departures

Orange County departures running late: 80% left 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 15 departures that took off between 8:19 PM and 9:19 PM PST, 12 left at least 15 minutes late. Orange County typically sees 29% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 8 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 8:19 PM–9:19 PM PSTSample 15 flightsLate 80%Typical 29%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SNA
PST, Nov 1 11 days ago
Confirmed Informational Resolved Resolution Weather SNA arrivals and departures

Official observation no longer reports low cloud or visibility at Orange County

What changed: low cloud or visibility → no longer reported

No official weather observation (METAR) for Orange County (SNA) in the last 50 minutes reports low cloud or visibility; it was last reported at 4:06 AM PST. The latest, at 4:13 AM PST, reports light rain; mist, ceiling 1500 ft, visibility 6 mi, wind 4 kt.

Observed 4:13 AM PST

PDT, Oct 30 13 days ago
Confirmed Informational Resolved Resolution Traffic restriction SNA arrivals and departures

FAA no longer lists a airport closure at Orange County

What changed: airport closure no longer listed

The airport closure at Orange County (SNA) no longer appears in the FAA’s airport status as of 12:33 PM PDT, in 3 consecutive successful checks. It was first listed at 11:31 PM PDT.

PDT, Oct 29 14 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Inbound aircraft SNA departures

Orange County: 8 of 12 departures in the next 90 min have their aircraft due in with under 35 min to turn

Of the 15 departures scheduled from Orange County (SNA) between 7:40 PM and 9:10 PM PDT, FAA flight plans name the aircraft for 12. For 8 of those, the aircraft’s previous flight into SNA is due at the gate less than 35 minutes before the scheduled departure, or after it (FAA arrival times or estimates plus the airport’s typical taxi time); 0 of those inbound flights have not taken off yet. Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data; it does not mean each of these departures will leave late.

Next 7:40 PM–9:10 PM PDTTight turns 8 of 12Share 67%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight plans and arrival estimates against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SNA
PDT, Oct 23 20 days ago
Confirmed Informational Resolved Resolution Weather SNA arrivals and departures

Official observation no longer reports thunderstorm at Orange County

What changed: thunderstorm in the vicinity → no longer reported

No official weather observation (METAR) for Orange County (SNA) in the last 50 minutes reports a thunderstorm; it was last reported at 7:53 PM PDT. The latest, at 8:07 PM PDT, reports light rain, ceiling 7500 ft, visibility 8 mi, wind 3 kt.

Observed 8:07 PM PDT

PDT, Oct 23 20 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved De-escalation Delay SNA departures

Orange County departure delays ease: 58% late in the last hour, still above normal

What changed: late share 87% → 58%

Of 12 departures that took off between 6:14 PM and 7:14 PM PDT, 7 left at least 15 minutes late. Orange County typically sees 28% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 6 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 6:14 PM–7:14 PM PDTSample 12 flightsLate 58%Typical 28%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View SNA
PDT, Oct 23 20 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay SNA arrivals

Orange County arrivals running late: 50% reached the gate 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 14 arrivals that landed between 6:04 PM and 7:04 PM PDT, 7 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 18% of arrivals at Orange County 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 6:04 PM–7:04 PM PDTSample 14 flightsLate 50%Typical 18%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SNA
PDT, Oct 23 20 days ago
Forecast 57% Significant Resolved De-escalation Delay SNA departures

Model lowers Orange County departure delay risk 6–9 PM Friday to 57%

What changed: 63% → 57% since the 2:00 PM PDT forecast (same model, same window)

Tailodds’ model gives the 29 departures scheduled from Orange County 6–9 PM Friday an average 57% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 34%. From the 4:00 PM PDT forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 57%Horizon 1.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (3) 2 earlier matching updates View SNA
PDT, Oct 23 20 days ago
Forecast 61% Major Resolved Escalation Delay SNA departures

Model raises Orange County departure delay risk 3–6 PM Friday to 61%

What changed: 54% → 61% since the 11:00 AM PDT forecast (same model, same window)

Tailodds’ model gives the 26 departures scheduled from Orange County 3–6 PM Friday an average 61% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 35%. From the 2:00 PM PDT forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 61%Horizon 0.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View SNA
PDT, Oct 22 21 days ago
Confirmed Informational Resolved Resolution Weather SNA arrivals and departures

Official observation no longer reports low cloud or visibility at Orange County

What changed: low cloud or visibility → no longer reported

No official weather observation (METAR) for Orange County (SNA) in the last 50 minutes reports low cloud or visibility; it was last reported at 9:22 PM PDT. The latest, at 9:53 PM PDT, reports ceiling 3300 ft, visibility 10 mi or more, wind 3 kt.

Observed 9:53 PM PDT

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