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UPS256

Operated by United Parcel Service

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Departure

CGN EDDK VFR

Cologne Bonn Airport

Köln (Cologne), DE

Local time
18:46 GMT+2
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
302 ft
Coordinates
50.8659, 7.1427

cloud Weather

Wind
310° / 16 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
FEW 4,600 ft
Temp / Dew
23°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-18T16:20:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR EDDK 181620Z AUTO 31016KT 9999 FEW046 23/12 Q1015 BECMG 31010KT

TAF EDDK 181100Z 1812/1918 32011KT 9999 SCT040 BECMG 1819/1822 31006KT BECMG 1907/1910 31011KT PROB30 TEMPO 1913/1918 31015G25KT

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 6 Departures
flight_land 1 Arrivals

Arrival

MAD LEMD VFR

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Madrid, ES

Local time
18:46 GMT+2
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
1,998 ft
Coordinates
40.4934, -3.5722

cloud Weather

Wind
240° / 11 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
CAVOK
Temp / Dew
35°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-18T16:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR LEMD 181630Z 24011KT 200V280 CAVOK 35/02 Q1014 NOSIG

TAF LEMD 181100Z 1812/1918 22010KT CAVOK TX37/1816Z TN19/1905Z TEMPO 1812/1818 23015G25KT BECMG 1818/1820 VRB03KT BECMG 1910/1912 22010KT TEMPO 1910/1918 25015G25KT

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 18 Departures
flight_land 7 Arrivals

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-17 A49375 CGN → MAD Jul 17, 01:45 UTCJul 17, 03:59 UTC2h 15m - -
2026-07-16 A48C07 - Jul 16, 01:40 UTCJul 16, 03:55 UTC2h 15m - -
2026-07-15 A48C07 - Jul 15, 01:50 UTCJul 15, 03:55 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-07-14 A48850 - Jul 14, 01:40 UTCJul 14, 03:45 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-07-13 A49375 CGN → MAD Jul 13, 00:45 UTCJul 13, 02:55 UTC2h 10m - -
2026-07-10 A49E9A - Jul 10, 01:45 UTCJul 10, 03:50 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-07-09 A49AE3 CGN → MAD Jul 9, 01:45 UTCJul 9, 03:45 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-08 A49AE3 CGN → MAD Jul 8, 01:45 UTCJul 8, 03:40 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-07-07 A48850 CGN → MAD Jul 7, 01:50 UTCJul 7, 03:40 UTC1h 50m - -
2026-07-06 A41CF8 CGN → MAD Jul 6, 00:20 UTCJul 6, 02:15 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-07-03 A49375 - Jul 3, 01:50 UTCJul 3, 03:55 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-07-02 A48C07 - Jul 2, 02:00 UTCJul 2, 03:55 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-07-01 A48850 - Jul 1, 01:40 UTCJul 1, 03:35 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-06-30 A49375 - Jun 30, 01:45 UTCJun 30, 03:50 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-06-29 A48850 - Jun 29, 00:24 UTCJun 29, 02:35 UTC2h 10m - -
2026-06-26 A41CF8 CGN → MAD Jun 26, 01:54 UTCJun 26, 03:54 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-06-25 A41CF8 CGN → MAD Jun 25, 01:44 UTCJun 25, 03:34 UTC1h 50m - -
2026-06-24 A41CF8 CGN → MAD Jun 24, 01:49 UTCJun 24, 03:44 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-06-23 A49375 CGN → MAD Jun 23, 01:40 UTCJun 23, 03:39 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-06-22 A49375 CGN → MAD Jun 22, 00:34 UTCJun 22, 02:30 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-06-19 A41CF8 CGN → MAD Jun 19, 01:50 UTCJun 19, 03:44 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-06-18 A4158A - Jun 18, 01:50 UTCJun 18, 03:45 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-06-17 A41CF8 - Jun 17, 01:40 UTCJun 17, 03:35 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-06-16 A49375 CGN → MAD Jun 16, 02:00 UTCJun 16, 04:00 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-06-15 A3BF1E - Jun 15, 00:20 UTCJun 15, 02:15 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-06-12 A4158A - Jun 12, 01:55 UTCJun 12, 03:50 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-06-11 A4158A CGN → MAD Jun 11, 01:40 UTCJun 11, 03:30 UTC1h 50m - -
2026-06-10 A41941 CGN → MAD Jun 10, 01:45 UTCJun 10, 03:50 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-06-09 A4158A CGN → MAD Jun 9, 01:45 UTCJun 9, 03:50 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-06-08 A4158A CGN → MAD Jun 8, 00:20 UTCJun 8, 02:20 UTC2h 0m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
72 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
9

Monthly activity 4 months

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 13
June 2026 22
May 2026 21
April 2026 16

UPS256 frequently asked

Where does flight UPS256 fly?
UPS256 (United Parcel Service) flies from CGN to MAD. View the full route page.
How long is flight UPS256?
Based on observed flights, UPS256 takes on average 2h 0m from takeoff to landing.
How often does UPS256 fly?
UPS256 has been observed flying daily in our tracking data. We've recorded 72 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight UPS256?
UPS256 has been operated by 9 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track UPS256 live?
Yes. When UPS256 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.