SAF Arrivals & Departures
Live flight status, arrivals, departures and airport information for Santa Fe Regional Airport in Santa Fe, United States.
Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) is a major international airport serving Santa Fe, United States. The airport connects the region to destinations across the globe on a busy schedule of daily arrivals and departures. Monitor real-time SAF arrivals, departures, and delays on this live airport board, powered by ADS-B transponder feeds that update continuously and display each aircraft's altitude, speed, and status with the freshest available data. Whether you're tracking an arrival, following a departure, or monitoring delays, the SAF live board gives you accurate, up-to-the-minute airport status at a glance.
Current FAA Status
FAA Delay History
Delay history will appear here as new FAA status changes are detected for this airport.
About Santa Fe Airport Delays
Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) delay status is monitored in real time using FAA National Airspace System (NAS) data. FAA delay advisories at SAF include Ground Delay Programs (GDPs), Ground Stops (GS), Arrival and Departure Delay Advisories, and Airport Closures. These are system-wide restrictions issued by the FAA and affect all airlines and flights operating at the airport. Data refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.
FAA Abbreviation Reference
Santa Fe (SAF) Airport Delays — FAQ
What does an active FAA delay mean at SAF?
An active FAA delay at SAF means the FAA has issued an advisory — such as a Ground Stop, Ground Delay Program, or Arrival/Departure Delay — affecting flights operating at Santa Fe Regional Airport. It is a system-wide restriction, not specific to one airline.
What is a Ground Delay Program at SAF?
A Ground Delay Program at SAF means inbound flights are being held at their departure airports and given controlled release times. This absorbs delay on the ground rather than in the air, saving fuel and improving safety. GDPs typically last several hours.
What is a Ground Stop at SAF?
A Ground Stop at SAF temporarily halts all departures heading to Santa Fe. Flights already en route are generally allowed to continue. Ground Stops are usually shorter in duration than Ground Delay Programs and are issued when conditions change rapidly.
How often is SAF FAA delay data updated?
FAA delay status for SAF on FlightStatus.flights refreshes every 5 minutes from official FAA NAS data. The Delay History section above shows all status changes detected in the past 24 hours.
Are FAA airport delays the same as individual flight delays at SAF?
No. FAA airport delays are system-wide advisories issued by the FAA affecting all flights at SAF. Individual flight delays may also be caused by airline-specific issues such as late-arriving aircraft, crew availability, or mechanical problems. Both can occur simultaneously.