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FAA pilot reports / Florida
Pilot UFO reports over Florida
42 reports from aircrews in the FAA's released UAP files, June 12, 2021 to October 26, 2024.
- October 26, 2024 02:05 UTCFort Myers, Florida
AAL1468 · B38M · 36,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the front side while W bound at FL360, 170 NM W of RSW. The unknown phenomenon was white lights circling above the aircraft at approximately FL370. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system.
- April 8, 2024 03:47 UTCOrlando, Florida
NKS2321 · A320 · 26,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while NE bound at FL260, 10NM N of ORL. The unknown phenomenon was 5 white lights above the aircraft not moving. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system.
- April 7, 2024 23:42 EDTOrlando, Florida
Spirit 2321 · A320 · 26,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: ORLANDO, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/2347E/JACKSONVILLE ARTCC ADVISED SPIRIT 2321, A320, MCO - EWR, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON OF 5 UFO WITH WHITE LIGHTS ABOVE ACFT WHILE NE BOUND AT FL260 10 N ORL. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. NO OTHER ACFT REPORTED SIGHTING. NO LEO NOTIFICATION.
- February 20, 2024 10:04 UTCCrestview, Florida
AAL2054 · B38M · 37,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the left side while SE bound at FL370, 200 NM SSE of CEW. The unknown phenomenon was three white lights making tight spirals, at approximately FL450. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system.
- February 20, 2024 03:27 CSTCrestview, Florida
American 2054 · B38M · 37,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: CRESTVIEW, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/0404C/JACKSONVILLE ARTCC ADVISED AMERICAN 2054, B38M, PHX - MIA, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON OFF LEFT SIDE WHILE SE BOUND AT FL370 200 SSE CEW. THE PHENOMENON APPEARED AS THREE WHITE LIGHTS MAKING TIGHT SPIRALS AT FL450. THE UAP WAS NOT OBSERVED BY ATC RADAR.
- February 5, 2024 00:02 UTCJacksonville, Florida
N421CF · C421 · 23,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the right side while N bound at FL230, 20NM NE of JAX. The unknown phenomenon was described as a fireball that appeared to be falling. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system. AWO/JSEN notified.
- January 29, 2024 10:11 CSTValparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach, Florida
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: VALPARAISO/DESTIN-FT WALTON BEACH, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1011C/EGLIN AFB ADVISED USAF RACER2, F16, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON AT UNKN ALTITUDE 10 S OF VPS. DESCRIPTION OF UAP WAS NOT PROVIDED. NO EVASIVE ACTION REPORTED. LEO NOTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED.
- January 21, 2024 02:45 UTCNear Jacksonville, Florida
MXY505 · BCS3 · 37,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon below them while N bound at FL370 (Also reported by N157PH, CL35, FL450). The unknown phenomenon was two red streaking lights described as bright for about 15-20 seconds then disappeared. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system. 2002 HQ DEN contacted the Eastern ROC. ROC reports pilot stated observing UAP continuously from TPA to SAV.
Original report (PDF) National Archives catalog (placed approximately)
- November 24, 2023 00:12 UTCMelbourne, Florida
FFT31 · A20N · 37,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the left side while NW bound at FL 370, 70 NM E of MLB. The unknown phenomenon was straight lights appearing like a Christmas ornament, stationary and reported much higher than FL 370. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system.
- November 23, 2023 19:51 ESTMelbourne, Florida
Frontier 31 · A20N · 37,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: MELBOURNE, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1912E/MIAMI ARTCC ADVISED FRONTIER 31, A20N, SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (MDSD) - ATL, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON FROM THE LEFT SIDE WHILE NW BOUND AT FL370 70 E MLB. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. NO LEO NOTIFICATION REPORTED.
- November 22, 2023 00:42 UTCFort Myers, Florida
FDX3184 · B763
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the left side while E bound at 14,000 feet, 36NM E of RSW. The unknown phenomenon was 3 lights vertical then horizontal at 14,000 feet. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system. Also N516WP LJ60 PTK - FXE concurred with the report.
- November 21, 2023 18:40 ESTFort Myers, Florida
Fedex 3184 · B763
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: FORT MYERS, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1840E/MIAMI ARTCC ADVISED FEDEX 3184, B763, AFW - FLL, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON FROM THE 11 O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE ESE BOUND AT 14,000 FEET 36 ESE RSW. UAP DESCRIBED AS 3 LIGHTS VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN, LEO WERE NOT NOTIFICATION.
- November 19, 2023 22:50 UTCTampa, Florida
ASA516 · B39M · 25,000 ft
Multiple aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off in the vicinity of LAL306084, NW of TPA. The unknown phenomenon was described as an object the size of an aircraft at approximately FL250 to FL310. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system. This incident was initially reported by 5 aircraft observing the same white object. No evasive maneuvers reported, no impact to operations.
- November 19, 2023 17:40 ESTTampa, Florida
Alaska 516 · B39M · 25,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: TAMPA, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1740E/E-ROC ADVISED ALASKA 516, B39M, SEA - FLL, REPORTED A LARGE UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON THE "SIZE OF AN AIRLINER" HOVERING AT FL250 40 NW OF TPA. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. LEO NOTIFICATION NOT REPORTED.
- November 19, 2023 17:40 ESTTampa, Florida
Frontier 2402 · A20N · 25,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: TAMPA, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1740E/E-ROC ADVISED FRONTIER 2402, A20N, DFW - TPA, REPORTED A LARGE UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON THE "SIZE OF AN AIRLINER" HOVERING AT FL250 40 NW OF TPA. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. LEO NOTIFICATION NOT REPORTED.
- November 19, 2023 17:40 ESTTampa, Florida
N518Kb · C68A · 25,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: TAMPA, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1740E/E-ROC ADVISED N518KB, CESSNA C68A, FXE OMA, REPORTED A LARGE UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON THE "SIZE OF AN AIRLINER" HOVERING AT FL250 40 NW OF TPA. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. LEO NOTIFICATION NOT REPORTED.
- November 19, 2023 01:18 UTCNear Miami, Florida
FFT4139 · A20N · 35,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the left side while NE bound at FL350. The unknown phenomenon was 2-5 lights moving up and down then left and right above the horizon. PIC unable to determine how far away they were or actual altitude. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system. No impact to ATC services.
Original report (PDF) National Archives catalog (placed approximately)
- November 4, 2023 02:13 UTCTallahassee, Florida
SWA3147 · B737 · 40,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the left side while NW bound at FL400, over SZW. The unknown phenomenon was 3 lights in a circular pattern spinning in a holding pattern abover.
- October 24, 2023 11:54 UTCSt. Petersburg, Florida
ATN3331 · B763
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while NW bound at 36,000 feet, 115NM W of PIE. The unknown phenomenon was traveling E bound at approximately 34,000 feet.
- October 24, 2023 07:45 EDTSt. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida
Air Transport 3331 · B763 · 41,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: ST PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/0649C/MIAMI ARTCC ADVISED AIR TRANSPORT 3331, B763, LAL - SBD, REPORTED A UFO 2,000 FEET BELOW WHILE E BOUND AT FL410 115 W PIE. NO EVASIVE ACTION REPORTED. LEO NOTIFICATION NOT REQUIRED.
- October 13, 2023 21:47 EDTCape Canaveral, Florida
30,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: CAPE CANAVERAL, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/2101L/ZSU-ZJX-ZKC-ZTL-ZME-ZHU-ZFVV- ZDV ADVISED, MULTIPLE ACFT REPORTED SIMILAR SIGHTING OF AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON CONSISTING OF BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINING THROUGH SMOKE RING OR A POSSIBLE ROCKET CLIMBING AS HIGH AS FL300-FL340. PHENOMENON HAD THE APPEARANCE OF A POTENTIAL SPACEX MISSION FAILURE. HQ SPACE OPS CONFIRMED SUCCESSFUL MISSION AND ROCKET BODY RECOVERY IN PROGRESS.
- August 8, 2023 03:00 UTCNear Miami, Florida
FDX52 · MD11 · 38,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon at FL 380, Located approximately 2429N 7250W. The unknown phenomenon appeared to be military activity at approximately 40,000 feet. Approximately 1 minute later JBU 1348, A320 TJSJ to IAD, at FL 340 reported similar sighting.
Original report (PDF) National Archives catalog (placed approximately)
- August 5, 2023 05:11 UTCJacksonville, Florida
SWG6415 · B38M · 40,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon between FL400 and FL600 while at 31,000 located on the CRG070127. The unknown phenomenon was bright circling lights and maneuvering for 1-2 min.
- August 5, 2023 01:11 EDTJacksonville, Florida
Canada Registered Sunwing 6415 · B38M · 40,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: JACKSONVILLE, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/0111E/JACKSONVILLE ARTCC ADVISED CANADA REGISTERED SUNWING 6415, B38M, HOLGUIN, CUBA (MUHG) TORONTO, CANADA (CYYZ), REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON WITH BRIGHT CIRCLING LIGHTS MANEUVERING BETWEEN FL400-FL600 WHILE AT FL310 127 ENE CRG. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. NO LEO NOTIFICATION REPORTED.
- August 4, 2023 06:40 UTCJacksonville, Florida
NKS348 · A319
Multiple aircraft reported multiple bright white unidentified aerial phenomenon performing rapid maneuvers (circles and altitude changes) in an area extending around Jacksonville, FL 40nm and to the east of Jacksonville 100-150NM E over the ocean. The objects are reported as "difficult to identify" and operating from approximately 33,000 to 41,000 feet. The unknown phenomenon was bright white flashing lights traveling in circles at various altitudes. EJA631 and AJT523 also reported these UAPs.
- August 4, 2023 02:35 EDTJacksonville, Florida
Netjets 631 · C68A · 33,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: JACKSONVILLE, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/0235E/JACKSONVILLE ARTCC ADVISED NETJETS 631, CESSNA C68A, MIA - PDK, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON BETWEEN FL330 AND FL410 VCNTY JACKSONVILLE, FL. THE UAP WAS DESCRIBED AS BRIGHT WHITE LIGHTS THAT APPEARED AND MANEUVERED RAPIDLY. SPIRIT 348, A319, REPORTED AS HAZARDOUS. AMERIJET 523, B763, ALSO REPORTED THE SIGHTING. LEO WERE NOT NOTIFIED.
- June 27, 2023 04:11 UTCNear Miami, Florida
NKS1900 · A319 · 38,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while NW bound at FL380, over 24.05N, 74.57W. NKS1246 also reported the same while NW bound at FL340 over 21.42N, 70.51W. Both aircraft reported the unknown phenomenon as lights high above, possibly satellites. No LEO information provided on MOR.
Original report (PDF) National Archives catalog (placed approximately)
- June 10, 2023 05:15 UTCKey West, Florida
CMP404 · B738 · 37,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon from the 12 o'clock while N bound at 37,000 feet, at 2442N/8106W. The unknown phenomenon was a stationary white light that turned on and then off periodically, 40 miles ahead. N841MS, C560/L, MMUN to FLL at FL370 observed two separate white lights from the 12 o'clock and 80 miles ahead at much higher altitudes (37,000 and 50,000 feet) at 2638N/8103W. The same reported by multiple aircraft in the vicinity.
- June 10, 2023 02:26 EDTMarathon, Florida
Panama Registered Copa 404 · B738 · 37,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: MARATHON, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/0226E/MIAMI ARTCC ADVISED PANAMA REGISTERED COPA 404, B738, PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (MPTO) IAD, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON FROM THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE N BOUND AT FL370 3.1 SW THE FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON INTL ARPT(MTH). THE UNKNOWN PHENOMENON WAS A STATIONARY WHITE LIGHT THAT TURNED ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY. MULTIPLE ACFT ALSO REPORTED SIMILAR SIGHTINGS IN VCNTY. NO EVASIVE ACTION REPORTED. NO IMPACTS TO OPERATIONS REPORTED.
- May 29, 2023 06:07 UTCNear Miami, Florida
FDX64 · MD11 · 40,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while NW bound at FL400, at 2821N/7842W. The unknown phenomenon was triangle of bright lights at an undetermined altitude.
Original report (PDF) National Archives catalog (placed approximately)
- May 29, 2023 02:05 LocalMiami, Florida
Fedex 64 · MD11 · 40,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: MIAMI, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/0205E/MIAMI ARTCC ADVISED FEDEX 64, MD11, SJU - MEM, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON OF TRIANGLE LIGHTS BRIGHTENING AND DIMMING FROM THE 2 O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE NE BOUND AT FL400 VCNTY ZMA ARTCC OCEANIC AIRSPACE. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. NO LEO NOTIFICATION. CMP64 REPORTED SIMILAR SIGHTING.
- April 25, 2023 13:18 UTCPensacola, Florida
N5245K · C172
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while SE bound at 1,500 feet, 15 NM NW of PNS. The unknown phenomenon appeared to be two black basketball sized balloons with wires. Direction and altitude not indicated.
- April 25, 2023 08:56 CDTPensacola, Florida
N5245K · C172
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: PENSACOLA, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/0856C/PENSACOLA TRACON ADVISED N5245K, CESSNA C172, REPORTED A UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON WHILE SE BOUND AT 1,500 FEET 15 NW PNS. PILOT REPORTED PHENOMENON AS TWO BASKETBALL SIZED BALLOONS WITH WIRES. FOLLOWING ACFT DID NOT OBSERVE UAP. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. LEO NOTIFICATION NOT REPORTED.
- March 26, 2023 17:05 UTCOrmond Beach, Florida
JTZ623 · CL35
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while N bound at 6,000 feet, 10NM NE of OMN. The unknown phenomenon was a jetpack traveling S bound at approximately 6,000 feet. TY notified.
- February 28, 2023 20:05 ESTSt. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida
Alaska 421 · B738
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: ST PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/2005E/MIAMI ARTCC ADVISED ALASKA 421, B738, TPA - SFO, REPORTED 2 UAP OFF THE RIGHT SIDE 6,000 FEET ABOVE ACFT WHILE W BOUND AT 8,400 FEET 9 SW ST PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER. NO EVASIVE ACTION REPORTED. LEOS NOT NOTIFIED. WOC 7- 3333 DJ/JG
- February 28, 2023 01:26 UTCLa Belle, Florida
N4200K · C560 · 40,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the left side while W bound at FL 400, 63 NM W of LBV. The unknown phenomenon was bright white light travelling high above, reported by multiple aircraft in ZMA and ZJX. TY notified.
- February 27, 2023 20:33 ESTLa Belle, Florida
American 2640 · A321 · 34,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: LA BELLE, FL/POSSIBLE MEDIA-UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/2033E/MIAMI ARTCC ADVISED AMERICAN 2640, A321, PBI - DFW, CAPTURED VIDEO OF UAP WHILE NW BOUND AT FL340 OVER GULF OF MEXICO. INCIDENT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED BY N4200K. NO EVASIVE ACTION REPORTED. PILOT STATED THAT HE PLANS TO POST VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA AFTER LANDING DFW.
- February 27, 2023 19:55 ESTLa Belle, Florida
N4200K · C560 · 40,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: LA BELLE, FL/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/2017E/MIAMI ARTCC ADVISED N4200K, CESSNA C560, OPF - HOU, REPORTED VERY BRIGHT LIGHT PASS OFF LEFT WING ESTIMATED 10,000 FEET ABOVE ACFT WHILE W BOUND AT FL400 63 W LA BELLE VORTAC. NO EVASIVE ACTION REPORTED. LEOS NOT NOTIFIED. MULTIPLE ACFT REPORTED SAME INCIDENT.
- January 23, 2023 02:38 ESTSt. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida
Delta 8934 · B752 · 38,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: ST PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL/UFO-UAP/0238E/MIAMI ARTCC ADVISED DELTA 8934, B752, MIA - MSY, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON FROM THEIR 12 O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE NW BOUND AT FL380 40 SW PIE. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. UFO REPORTING CENTER NOTIFIED. WOC 7- 3333 TB/HM
- January 23, 2023 02:28 UTCSt. Petersburg, Florida
DAL8934 · B752 · 38,000 ft
Via MOR: Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off their front while NW bound at FL380, 40NM SW of PIE. The unknown phenomenon had changed altitude, vertical speed and light intensity. UFO Reporting Center notified. AWO advised.
- August 30, 2021 18:38 UTCFort Lauderdale, Florida
ASH6208 · E75L
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the left side while on departure at 11,500 feet, 15 NM N of FLL. The unknown phenomenon shot straight up from the ground past the plane. No other information provided.
- June 12, 2021 21:10 UTCPalm Beach, Florida
ENY3858 · E170 · 20,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon pass underneath while SSW bound at FL200, 40 NM ENE of PBI over water. The unknown phenomenon was smaller than their aircraft, described as white and diamond shaped, traveling fast, N bound at approximately FL195. Palm Beach Sheriff notified 561-471-7450.