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UPS5481

Operated by United Parcel Service

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Departure

DTW KDTW VFR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit, US

Local time
19:15 EDT
Timezone
America/Detroit
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
645 ft
Coordinates
42.2138, -83.3538

cloud Weather

Wind
270° / 13G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 3,000 ft, BKN 8,500 ft, BKN 13,000 ft
Temp / Dew
9°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-18T22:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KDTW 182253Z 27013G24KT 10SM SCT030 BKN085 BKN130 09/02 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 26026/2239 SLP108 T00940022 $

TAF KDTW 182103Z 1821/1924 27014G26KT P6SM FEW020 OVC050 FM182200 27016G22KT P6SM BKN035 FM190300 27009KT P6SM BKN050 FM190900 27007KT P6SM SKC FM191400 26015G23KT P6SM VCSH BKN050

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 93 Departures
flight_land 139 Arrivals

Arrival

SDF KSDF VFR

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

Louisville, US

Local time
19:15 EDT
Timezone
America/Kentucky/Louisville
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
501 ft
Coordinates
38.1706, -85.7351

cloud Weather

Wind
320° / 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 1,500 ft, SCT 3,300 ft, OVC 4,500 ft
Temp / Dew
10°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-18T22:56:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSDF 182256Z 32009KT 10SM FEW015 SCT033 OVC045 10/06 A3002 RMK AO2 RAB02E13 SLP165 P0000 T01000056

TAF KSDF 182126Z 1821/1924 31013G22KT 6SM BR BKN017 OVC030 FM182200 32012G21KT 6SM -SHRA SCT022 OVC035 FM190200 32012KT P6SM BKN100 FM190800 27006KT P6SM SKC FM191600 27012G20KT P6SM FEW070

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 74 Departures
flight_land 25 Arrivals

Recent history last 4

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-17 A05582 DTW → SDF Apr 17, 15:28 UTCApr 17, 16:21 UTC53m +223m +13m
2026-04-16 A129D9 DTW → SDF Apr 16, 11:54 UTCApr 16, 12:45 UTC50m - -
2026-04-15 A0ED6E DTW → SDF Apr 15, 11:49 UTCApr 15, 12:55 UTC1h 6m +4m +23m
2026-04-14 A0D36D DTW → SDF Apr 14, 11:45 UTCApr 14, 12:36 UTC51m on time +8m

Performance history

Flights tracked
4
Avg arrival delay
+15m
On-time arrival
67% 67% on time
Aircraft used
4

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 4

UPS5481 frequently asked

Where does flight UPS5481 fly?
UPS5481 (United Parcel Service) flies from DTW to SDF. View the full route page.
How long is flight UPS5481?
Based on observed flights, UPS5481 takes on average 55m from takeoff to landing.
How often does UPS5481 fly?
UPS5481 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 4 flights under this callsign.
Is flight UPS5481 usually on time?
Across recent flights, UPS5481 arrives with an average 15-minute delay. 67% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight UPS5481?
UPS5481 has been operated by 4 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track UPS5481 live?
Yes. When UPS5481 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.