United Airlines
UA5981 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5981 flight operated by United Airlines on Aug 29, 2026, flying from Fort wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD), departed at 10:01 AM and is expected to arrive at 9:33 AM (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) and land at O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
Fri, Aug 28
Sat, Aug 29
Mon, Aug 31
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 35m early
1h 21m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
F6
Baggage
2
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En route
Your flight has departed Fort wayne and is expected to arrive in Chicago at 9:33 AM.
1h 21m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
B24
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
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Baggage
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UA5981 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5981 flight flying from Fort wayne to Chicago on 8/29/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Bombardier Regional Jet 200. This aircraft has been in service for 23y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 50 seats.
Bombardier Regional Jet 200
Punctuality (Departure)
63
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
19 minutes
Age
23y, 2m
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 21% of flights
43 cm
Seat width better than on 21% of flights
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
86 cm
More legroom than on 32% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
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 Fri, Aug 28 from FWA at approximately 10:14 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 9:46 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Aug 24 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 11:29 AM | 11:02 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 10:09 AM | 9:43 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Aug 26 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 10:38 AM | 10:09 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Aug 27 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 10:13 AM | 9:47 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Aug 28 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ7 | 10:14 AM | 9:46 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Aug 29 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 10:01 AM | 9:33 AM | En route |
| Mon, Aug 31 | Fort wayne (FWA) | Chicago (ORD) | CRJ2 | 10:00 AM | 10:21 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 63% (Late on average 1 hour3 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 19 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63
%
Late on average
1 hour3 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
63
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
13
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
19 minutes
Early
73
%
On time
10
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
13
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current status of flight ua5981?
Flight ua5981 has departed (status: En route). Departure 10:01 AM, estimated arrival 9:33 AM (updated Aug 29, 2026). -
Is flight ua5981 on time today?
Flight ua5981 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 10:01 AM and is estimated to arrive at 9:33 AM. -
Has flight ua5981 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua5981 is scheduled to depart at 10:00 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:01 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Aug 29, 2026). -
When is flight ua5981 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua5981 is scheduled to arrive at 10:21 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 9:33 AM. Status is En route as of Aug 29, 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 Saturday. -
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 (En route, updated Aug 29, 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 departed from Fort wayne (FWA) at 10:01 AM (status: En route). -
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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