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UAL1493

Operated by UAL

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Departure

IAH KIAH VFR

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Houston, US

Local time
20:58 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
97 ft
Coordinates
29.9844, -95.3414

cloud Weather

Wind
130° / 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 2,400 ft, FEW 5,500 ft, SCT 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
24°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T00:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KIAH 150053Z 13014KT 10SM FEW024 FEW055 SCT250 24/21 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02390206

TAF KIAH 142323Z 1500/1606 13014G24KT P6SM FEW035 SCT050 FM150200 15012KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 FM150800 16006KT P6SM BKN015 BKN025 FM151400 17010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN025 FM151700 17014G24KT P6SM SCT035 BKN050 FM160400 16008KT P6SM SCT020 BKN035

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 257 Departures
flight_land 227 Arrivals

Arrival

ORD KORD VFR

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
20:58 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
680 ft
Coordinates
41.9786, -87.9048

cloud Weather

Wind
200° / 11G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 4,400 ft, BKN 15,000 ft, OVC 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
26°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.66 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T01:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KORD 150151Z 20011G23KT 10SM FEW044 BKN150 OVC250 26/18 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP040 CONS LTGICCCCA DSNT NW-N CB DSNT NW-N MOV E T02610183

TAF KORD 142320Z 1500/1606 20017G28KT P6SM SCT035 BKN045 FM150300 19016G26KT 6SM -TSRA SCT035 BKN040CB TEMPO 1503/1505 29025G38KT 1 1/2SM +TSRA BR BKN030CB FM150500 19013KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN035CB OVC070 PROB30 1505/1508 2SM TSRA BKN025CB FM151000 24010KT 6SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC060 FM151400 21013G23KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM152100 19012G22KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN040CB PROB30 1522/1602 2SM -TSRA BR OVC030CB

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 515 Departures
flight_land 437 Arrivals

Recent history last 6

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-13 AACD50 IAH → DEN Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC1h 45m - -
2026-04-13 AACD50 IAH → DEN Apr 13, 16:00 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC15m - -
2026-04-13 A24573 IAH → DEN Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:45 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-04-12 A24573 IAH → DEN Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:45 UTC1h 50m - -
2026-04-12 A330A0 IAH → DEN Apr 12, 16:06 UTCApr 12, 18:19 UTC2h 13m +15m -5m
2026-04-12 A330A0 IAH → DEN Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:20 UTC1h 5m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
6
Avg arrival delay
-5m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
3

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 6

UAL1493 frequently asked

Where does flight UAL1493 fly?
UAL1493 (UAL) flies from IAH to ORD. View the full route page.
How long is flight UAL1493?
Based on observed flights, UAL1493 takes on average 1h 26m from takeoff to landing.
How often does UAL1493 fly?
UAL1493 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 6 flights under this callsign.
Is flight UAL1493 usually on time?
Across recent flights, UAL1493 arrives 5 minutes early on average. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight UAL1493?
UAL1493 has been operated by 3 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track UAL1493 live?
Yes. When UAL1493 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.