United Airlines UA261 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the UA261 flight operated by United Airlines on May 9, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Madrid (MAD) to Washington D.C. (IAD). The flight is expected to depart at 11:15 (local time in Madrid, UTC+2) and land at 13:19 (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) .
Fri, May 8
Sat, May 9
Sun, May 10
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m early
8h 45m
Check-in Counter
145-149
Boarding Gate
A16
Arrival Gate
C1
Baggage
15
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 45m
Check-in Counter
145-149
Boarding Gate
A
Arrival Gate
C5
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 45m
Check-in Counter
139-150
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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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 5/9/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 767-400. This aircraft has been in service for 24y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 242 seats.
Boeing 767-400
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Early on average
5 minutes
Age
24y, 4m
Seats
242
Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
79 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
191 cm
Legroom
52 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-1-1
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
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 Fri, May 8 from MAD at approximately 11:38. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 13:42.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, May 4 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:49 | 14:09 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:36 | 13:41 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:42 | 13:54 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:32 | 13:48 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:38 | 13:42 | Arrived |
| Sat, May 9 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:15 | 13:19 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 10 | Madrid (MAD) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 764 | 11:15 | 14:00 | 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 77% (Late on average 39 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 39 minutes
Early
0%
On time
77%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
10%
Cancelled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Early on average 5 minutes
Early
77%
On time
13%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
2%
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