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UPS5972

Operated by United Parcel Service

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Departure

SDF KSDF VFR

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

Louisville, US

Local time
23:57 EDT
Timezone
America/Kentucky/Louisville
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
501 ft
Coordinates
38.1706, -85.7351

cloud Weather

Wind
80° / 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 24,000 ft, BKN 30,000 ft
Temp / Dew
24°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T02:56:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSDF 300256Z 08003KT 10SM SCT240 BKN300 24/14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02440144 53008

TAF KSDF 292330Z 3000/3106 06005KT P6SM BKN250 FM301500 08008KT P6SM SCT250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 65 Departures
flight_land 159 Arrivals

Arrival

PDX KPDX VFR

Portland International Airport

Portland, US

Local time
20:57 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
31 ft
Coordinates
45.5887, -122.5980

cloud Weather

Wind
320° / 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 5,500 ft
Temp / Dew
15°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T02:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KPDX 300253Z 32014KT 10SM FEW055 15/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP204 T01500039 53013 $

TAF KPDX 300249Z 3003/3024 31008G18KT P6SM SCT050 FM300400 32008KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 FM301500 30005KT P6SM BKN050 FM301900 30007KT P6SM BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 85 Departures
flight_land 91 Arrivals

Recent history last 4

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-29 A46BF6 SDF → PDX May 29, 19:40 UTCMay 29, 21:35 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-05-29 A46BF6 SDF → PDX May 29, 19:42 UTCMay 29, 21:32 UTC1h 50m +2m +1m
2026-05-22 A40455 SDF → PDX May 22, 19:40 UTCMay 22, 21:35 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-05-22 A40455 SDF → PDX May 22, 19:42 UTCMay 22, 21:32 UTC1h 50m +2m -8m

Performance history

Flights tracked
4
Avg arrival delay
-3m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
2

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 4

UPS5972 frequently asked

Where does flight UPS5972 fly?
UPS5972 (United Parcel Service) flies from SDF to PDX. View the full route page.
How long is flight UPS5972?
Based on observed flights, UPS5972 takes on average 1h 52m from takeoff to landing.
How often does UPS5972 fly?
UPS5972 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 4 flights under this callsign.
Is flight UPS5972 usually on time?
Across recent flights, UPS5972 arrives 3 minutes early on average. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight UPS5972?
UPS5972 has been operated by 2 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track UPS5972 live?
Yes. When UPS5972 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.