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FAA pilot reports / Idaho
Pilot UFO reports over Idaho
11 reports from aircrews in the FAA's released UAP files, May 17, 2015 to July 14, 2024.
- July 14, 2024 22:46 UTCPocatello, Idaho
DAL1480 · BCS1 · 36,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the right side while W bound at FL360, 18NM E of PIH. The unknown phenomenon was a white triangle stationary at approximately FL360. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system.
- July 14, 2024 16:46 MDTPocatello, Idaho
Delta 1480 · BCS1 · 36,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: POCATELLO, ID/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1822M/SALT LAKE CITY ARTCC ADVISED DELTA 1480, BCS1, DFW - SEA, REPORTED A UAP FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ACFT WHILE W BOUND AT FL360 18 E PIH. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. LEO INTOFICATION NOT REQUIRED.
- December 23, 2023 04:36 UTCPocatello, Idaho
AAL2003 · A21N · 34,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the front side while NW bound at FL340, 41 NM SSW of PIH. The unknown phenomenon was two lights above the horizon that looked like a star, except they were dimming and reappearing. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system. DAL2665 and SWA111 reported the same phenomenon. AWO notified.
- December 22, 2023 21:15 MSTPocatello, Idaho
Delta 2665 · A319 · 34,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: POCATELLO, ID/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/2115M/SALT LAKE CITY ARTCC ADVISED DELTA 2665, A319, ATL - BOI, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON FROM THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE NE BOUND AT FL340 41 SSW PIH. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. NO LEO NOTIFICATION.
- December 22, 2023 21:15 MSTPocatello, Idaho
Southwest 111 · B38M · 34,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: POCATELLO, ID/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/2115M/SALT LAKE CITY ARTCC ADVISED SOUTHWEST 111, B38M, DEN - PDX, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON FROM THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE NE BOUND AT FL340 41 SSW PIH. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. NO LEO NOTIFICATION. WOC 7- 3333 JE/JW
- December 22, 2023 21:15 MSTPocatello, Idaho
American 2003 · A21N · 34,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: POCATELLO, ID/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/2115M/SALT LAKE CITY ARTCC ADVISED AMERICAN 2003, A21N, DFW - SEA, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON FROM THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE NE BOUND AT FL340 41 SSW PIH. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. NO LEO NOTIFICATION. WOC 7- 3333 JE/JW
- February 22, 2023 05:20 UTCBoise, IdahoStarlink mentioned
UAL1325 · B739 · 35,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the front side while NW bound at FL350, vicinity of BOI. The unknown phenomenon was lights in triangular/linear pattern approximately 15-20 degrees above horizon. Lights are consistent with known Starlink satellite train.
- February 21, 2023 22:20 MSTBrownlee, Idaho
Delta 1156 · A319
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: BROWNLEE, ID/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/2220M/W-ROC ADVISED DELTA 1156, A319, SLC - VANCOUVER, CANADA (CYVR), PILOTS REPORTED SEEING LIGHTS MOVING IN TRIANGULAR PATTERN AT THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION AND ABOUT 15 TO 20 DEGREES ABOVE THE HORIZON. LIGHTS WERE MOVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. REPORTED SEEING AS MANY AS 2 TO 4 LIGHTS. THEY ALSO REPORTED THEM FORMING A LINE. ONE LIGHT GOT REALLY BRIGHT THEN DISAPPEARED. ACFT WAS AT UNKN ALTITUDE VCNTY OF THE BROWNLEE RESERVOIR.
- February 21, 2023 22:20 MSTBrownlee, Idaho
United 1325 · B739
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: BROWNLEE, ID/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/2220M/W-ROC ADVISED UNITED 1325, B739, DEN - PDX, PILOTS REPORTED SEEING LIGHTS MOVING IN TRIANGULAR PATTERN AT THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION AND ABOUT 15 TO 20 DEGREES ABOVE THE HORIZON. LIGHTS WERE MOVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. REPORTED SEEING AS MANY AS 2 TO 4 LIGHTS. THEY ALSO REPORTED THEM FORMING A LINE. ONE LIGHT GOT REALLY BRIGHT THEN DISAPPEARED. ACFT WAS AT UNKN ALTITUDE VCNTY OF THE BROWNLEE RESERVOIR.
- February 14, 2023 10:25 UTCDubois, Idaho
AAL1470 · A321
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while SE bound at 37,000 feet, 90 NM W of DBS. The unknown phenomenon was white flashing lights. This report is consistent with sunrise reflections off Low Earth Orbit satellites. NORAD briefed on report. OMIC will file MOR.
- May 17, 2015 23:46 UTCBoise, Idaho
UAL935 · B772, BOEING, 777-200 · 40,000 ft
UAL935 at FL400 and ASA794at FL390 both reported a bright light above them traveling at an excessive rate of speed to the Northeast. LAT/Long provided was 4435N/11648W.1850 ZLC reported multiple other ACFT in the same area are reporting the same sightings. 1853HQ DEN advised ZLC to report issue to UFO reporting Center and HQ DEN advised WADS for situational awareness and will monitor area.