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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
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
Observed Significant Resolved Delay SNA arrivals

Orange County arrivals running late: 46% reached the gate 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 13 arrivals that landed between 8:02 PM and 9:02 PM PDT, 6 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 8:02 PM–9:02 PM PDTSample 13 flightsLate 46%Typical 18%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SNA
PDT, Oct 22 21 days ago
Forecast 67% Major Resolved Escalation Delay SNA departures

Model raises Orange County departure delay risk 6–9 PM Thursday to 67%

What changed: 52% → 67% since the 12:00 PM PDT forecast (same model, same window)

Tailodds’ model gives the 28 departures scheduled from Orange County 6–9 PM Thursday an average 67% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 38%. From the 4:00 PM PDT forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 67%Horizon 1.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View SNA
PDT, Oct 22 21 days ago
Forecast 40% Informational Resolved Resolution Delay SNA departures

Model lowers Orange County departure delay risk 6–9 PM Thursday to 40%, near normal

What changed: 44% → 40%; calm-weather level 34%

Tailodds’ model gives the 28 departures scheduled from Orange County 6–9 PM Thursday an average 40% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 34%. From the 6:00 AM PDT forecast (model famA-fc-v3+famB-sd-v4i). The model changed since the previous item (from famA-fc-v3), 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 40%Horizon 10.5 hModel famA-fc-v3+famB-sd-v4iModel changed

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View SNA
PDT, Oct 22 21 days ago
Forecast 39% Informational Resolved Resolution Delay SNA departures

Model lowers Orange County departure delay risk 3–6 PM Thursday to 39%, near normal

What changed: 45% → 39%; calm-weather level 33%

Tailodds’ model gives the 29 departures scheduled from Orange County 3–6 PM Thursday an average 39% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 33%. From the 6:00 AM PDT forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). The model changed since the previous item (from famA-fc-v3), 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 39%Horizon 7.5 hModel famB-sd-v4iModel changed

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View SNA
PDT, Oct 19 24 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 5:59 PM and 6:59 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 5:59 PM–6:59 PM PDTSample 14 flightsLate 50%Typical 18%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View SNA
PDT, Oct 19 24 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 26 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 22%. From the 2:00 PM PDT forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 42%Horizon 3.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View SNA

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