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FAA pilot reports / New Mexico
Pilot UFO reports over New Mexico
7 reports from aircrews in the FAA's released UAP files, May 4, 2021 to January 16, 2024.
- January 16, 2024 03:55 UTCZuni Pueblo, New Mexico
JTZ839 · E55P · 40,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while W bound at FL400, 45NM ESE of ZUN. The unknown phenomenon was 2 white lights approximately 30NM in front of them rapidly maneuvering towards them then climbing 5,000 to 6,000 feet "faster than anything he has ever experienced." The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar systems. DAL543 (ATL..LAS) and SKW3290 (GJT.. PHX) reported seeing the same lights. No evasive action taken by any aircraft. AWO advised.
- October 9, 2022 10:25 UTCCorona, New Mexico
AAL2438 · A321 · 35,000 ft
Starting at 0955 and continuing, aircraft reports: an unidentified aerial phenomenon overhead while E bound at FL350, over CNX. The unknown phenomenon was multiple lights moving in different directions, left of the constellation Leo.
- October 9, 2022 10:24 UTCGallup, New Mexico
UPS913 · B763 · 37,000 ft
Starting at 0955 and continuing, aircraft reports: an unidentified aerial phenomenon overhead while E bound at FL370, over GUP250/050. The unknown phenomenon was multiple lights moving in different directions, left of the constellation Leo.
- October 9, 2022 10:21 UTCGallup, New Mexico
UPS917 · B763 · 35,000 ft
Starting at 0955 and continuing, aircraft reports: an unidentified aerial phenomenon overhead while E bound at FL350, over GUP. The unknown phenomenon was multiple lights moving in different directions, left of the constellation Leo.
- October 9, 2022 02:47 UTCNear Albuquerque, New Mexico
NKS75 · A20N · 34,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the12 o'clock while W bound at FL340. The unknown phenomenon was traveling W bound at a high rate of speed between their aircraft and the other two aircraft 30 miles ahead. The aircraft was only visible for 10-15 seconds.
Original report (PDF) National Archives catalog (placed approximately)
- September 12, 2021 01:17 UTCAlbuquerque, New Mexico
N824HH · C680 · 41,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon 1,000 above the aircraft while SE bound at FL410, 65 NM E of ABQ. The pilot was unable to describe the elements of the UFO.
- May 4, 2021 19:26 UTCAlbuquerque, New Mexico
N946BA · GALX · 37,000 ft
1915 PIC reported UFO passing left to right at FL370, ABQ165025. The UFO was flying too fast to provide description. UFO call center notified.