Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal (SPS) Delays and On-Time Departures
Wichita Falls, TX · ranked 56th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
84.7% of the 729 flights scheduled to depart Wichita Falls (SPS) in the last 12 months left on time, 7.3 points above the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 56th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 3.2% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Wichita Falls (SPS), Envoy Air left on time most often (85.1%).
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and June the worst month (71%).
Best time of day to fly out of Wichita Falls (SPS)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 83.7% | 3.0% | 133 |
| 6am–7am | 86.2% | 3.2% | 597 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.3% | 3.0% | 721 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 5 | |
Airlines at SPS ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 85.1% | 83.9% | 3.7% | 542 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83.7% | 83.2% | 1.6% | 187 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of SPS
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of SPS
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Wichita Falls (SPS)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.0% | -0.5 pts | 0.0% | 59 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.7% | -6.8 pts | 3.2% | 248 |
| All other days | 83.5% | — | 3.4% | 1,123 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at SPS
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Wichita Falls (SPS)
Every route from SPS with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPS → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 83.7% | 3.2% | 729 |