United Airlines UA261 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA261 flight operated by United Airlines on Sep 20, 2026, flying from Madrid (MAD) to Washington D.C. (IAD), departed at 12:55 PM and is expected to arrive at 2:56 PM (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) and land at Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 22m early
8h 50m
Check-in Counter
145-149
Boarding Gate
A16
Arrival Gate
C12
Baggage
16
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En route
Your flight has departed Madrid and is expected to arrive in Washington D.C. at 2:56 PM.
8h 50m
Check-in Counter
145-149
Boarding Gate
A8
Arrival Gate
C5
Baggage
17
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 50m
Check-in Counter
140-149
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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UA051
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New York (NYC) 
Madrid (MAD)
Madrid (MAD)Scheduled: 9:00 AM
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1h 34m late
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UA261 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA261 flight flying from Madrid to Washington D.C. on 9/20/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 767-400. This aircraft has been in service for 24y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 242 seats.
Boeing 767-400
Punctuality (Departure)
73%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Early on average
10 minutes
Age
24y, 6m
Seats
242
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
191 cm
Legroom
52 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-1-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
89 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
2-2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA261
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA261 flight departed on Sat, Sep 19 from MAD at approximately 11:36 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 1:43 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Sep 16 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:33 AM | 1:05 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:31 AM | 1:00 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:26 AM | 1:17 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:36 AM | 1:43 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 12:55 PM | 2:56 PM | En route |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:15 AM | 2:05 PM | Scheduled |
| Tue, Sep 22 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:15 AM | 2:05 PM | Scheduled |
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UA261 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA261 is 73% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73%
Late on average 29 minutes
Early
0%
On time
73%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
7%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Early on average 10 minutes
Early
73%
On time
17%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ua261?
Flight ua261 has departed (status: En route). Departure 12:55 PM, estimated arrival 2:56 PM (updated Sep 20, 2026).Is flight ua261 on time today?
Flight ua261 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 12:55 PM and is estimated to arrive at 2:56 PM.Has flight ua261 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua261 is scheduled to depart at 11:15 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:55 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Sep 20, 2026).When is flight ua261 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua261 is scheduled to arrive at 2:05 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 2:56 PM. Status is En route as of Sep 20, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ua261?
For flight ua261, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is A8. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight ua261 fly?
Flight ua261 is operated by United Airlines from Madrid (MAD) to Washington D.C. (IAD). Typical flight time is about 8 hours50 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua261?
Track flight ua261 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight ua261 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua261 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Sep 20, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ua261 departed from Madrid?
Flight ua261 has departed from Madrid (MAD) at 12:55 PM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight ua261?
Flight ua261 usually flies a Boeing 767-400 with seat layout 2-3-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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