United Airlines UA5981 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5981 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 18, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Fort wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD). The flight is expected to depart at 11:20 AM (local time in Fort wayne, UTC-4) and land at 10:57 AM (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 26m late
1h 21m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
F27
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 21m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
F1
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 21m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
F5
Baggage
2
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UA6012
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Chicago (CHI)
Fort wayne (FWA)
Fort wayne (FWA)
Scheduled: 11:58 PM
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2m early
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UA5981 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5981 flight flying from Fort wayne to Chicago on 10/18/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Bombardier Regional Jet 200. This aircraft has been in service for 23y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 50 seats.
Bombardier Regional Jet 200
Punctuality (Departure)
57
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
77
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
23y, 10m
Seats
50
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 7% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA5981
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA5981 flight departed on Sat, Oct 17 from FWA at approximately 1:34 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 1:07 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Oct 13 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 11:59 AM | 11:37 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 14 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 11:34 AM | 11:15 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 11:30 AM | 11:12 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 2:04 PM | 1:40 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 1:34 PM | 1:07 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 11:20 AM | 10:57 AM | Scheduled |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 11:20 AM | 11:41 AM | Scheduled |
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UA5981 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA5981 is 57% (Late on average 53 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57
%
Late on average
53 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
57
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
20
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Early
70
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
13
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ua5981?
Flight ua5981 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 11:20 AM, arrival 11:41 AM (updated Oct 18, 2026).Is flight ua5981 on time today?
Flight ua5981 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 11:20 AM, with arrival at 11:41 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua5981 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua5981 is scheduled to depart at 11:20 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:20 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 18, 2026).When is flight ua5981 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua5981 is scheduled to arrive at 11:41 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:57 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 18, 2026.What is the baggage carousel number for flight ua5981?
After arrival, baggage for flight ua5981 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight ua5981 fly?
Flight ua5981 is operated by United Airlines from Fort wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour21 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua5981?
Track flight ua5981 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 ua5981 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua5981 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 18, 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 ua5981 departed from Fort wayne?
Flight ua5981 has not departed from Fort wayne (FWA) yet and is currently on schedule for 11:20 AM.What is the seat configuration for flight ua5981?
Flight ua5981 usually flies a Bombardier Regional Jet 200 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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