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UPS5542

Operated by United Parcel Service

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Departure

SDF KSDF VFR

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

Louisville, US

Local time
19:08 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 75 Departures
flight_land 25 Arrivals

Arrival

DTW KDTW VFR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit, US

Local time
19:08 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 94 Departures
flight_land 142 Arrivals

Recent history last 4

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-17 A46FAD SDF → DTW Apr 17, 23:48 UTCApr 18, 00:45 UTC57m +159m +1m
2026-04-16 A0F37E SDF → DTW Apr 16, 21:14 UTCApr 16, 22:05 UTC50m - -
2026-04-15 A12622 SDF → DTW Apr 15, 21:20 UTCApr 15, 22:15 UTC55m - -
2026-04-14 A0B35C SDF → DTW Apr 14, 21:33 UTCApr 14, 22:33 UTC1h 0m +24m +8m

Performance history

Flights tracked
4
Avg arrival delay
+5m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
4

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 4

UPS5542 frequently asked

Where does flight UPS5542 fly?
UPS5542 (United Parcel Service) flies from SDF to DTW. View the full route page.
How long is flight UPS5542?
Based on observed flights, UPS5542 takes on average 56m from takeoff to landing.
How often does UPS5542 fly?
UPS5542 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 4 flights under this callsign.
Is flight UPS5542 usually on time?
Across recent flights, UPS5542 arrives with an average 5-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight UPS5542?
UPS5542 has been operated by 4 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track UPS5542 live?
Yes. When UPS5542 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.