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UA261 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the UA261 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Madrid (MAD) to Washington D.C. (IAD). The flight is expected to depart at 11:00 (local time in Madrid, UTC+1) and land at 13:05 (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-5) .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
MAD-WAS

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 53m early
Madrid(MAD)
11:13
Scheduled: 11:00, Nov 11
Madrid Barajas Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h
Washington D.C.(IAD)
13:07
Scheduled: 14:00, Nov 11
Dulles International Airport
Check-in Counter
145-149
Boarding Gate
A8
Arrival Gate
C1
Baggage
17
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Madrid(MAD)
11:00
Scheduled: 11:00, Nov 12
Madrid Barajas Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h
Washington D.C.(IAD)
13:05
Scheduled: 14:00, Nov 12
Dulles International Airport
Check-in Counter
140-149
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Madrid(MAD)
11:00
Scheduled: 11:00, Nov 13
Madrid Barajas Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h
Washington D.C.(IAD)
14:00
Scheduled: 14:00, Nov 13
Dulles International Airport
Check-in Counter
140-149
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Scheduled

UA260
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Washington D.C. (WAS) Madrid (MAD)
Scheduled: 07:45
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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 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 767-400. This aircraft has been in service for 26y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 242 seats.
flight status
Boeing 767-400
Punctuality (Departure)
67 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
5 minutes
Age
26y, 1m
Seats
242
Distance
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Flight History for UA261

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA261 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from MAD at approximately 11:13. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 13:07.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Madrid (MAD) Washington D.C. (IAD) 764 11:20 13:44 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Madrid (MAD) Washington D.C. (IAD) 764 11:50 13:55 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Madrid (MAD) Washington D.C. (IAD) 764 11:36 13:32 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Madrid (MAD) Washington D.C. (IAD) 764 11:41 13:40 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Madrid (MAD) Washington D.C. (IAD) 764 11:13 13:07 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Madrid (MAD) Washington D.C. (IAD) 764 11:00 13:05 Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 Madrid (MAD) Washington D.C. (IAD) 764 11:00 14:00 Scheduled

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 67% (Late on average 40 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 5 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 40 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 5 minutes
Early
80 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua261?

    Flight ua261 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 11:00, arrival 14:00 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua261 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 11:00, with arrival at 14:00. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua261 is scheduled to depart at 11:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:00, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua261 is scheduled to arrive at 14:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:05. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • Flight ua261 is operated by United Airlines from Madrid (MAD) to Washington D.C. (IAD). Typical flight time is about 9 hours; operating days may include Thursday.
  • 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 ua261 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 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.
  • Flight ua261 has not departed from Madrid (MAD) yet and is currently on schedule for 11:00.
  • 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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Destination Info: Washington D.C. Weather & Time

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Partly clear
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9°C - 20°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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-6 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Madrid 19:05 | Washington D.C. 13:05

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