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FAA pilot reports / Texas
Pilot UFO reports over Texas
37 reports from aircrews in the FAA's released UAP files, May 13, 2007 to May 18, 2024.
- May 18, 2024 06:50 UTCAustin, Texas
SKW3260 · E75L · 37,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the left side while E bound at FL370, 30NM W of AUS. The unknown phenomenon was 2 maneuvering lights approximately 100-150NM N of SKW3260's position and above FL370. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system.
- May 18, 2024 01:50 CDTAustin, Texas
Sky West 3260 · E75L · 37,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: AUSTIN, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/LATE REPORT-0150C/HOUSTON ARTCC ADVISED SKY WEST 3260, E75L, PHX - IAH, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON OFF LEFT SIDE WHILE E BOUND AT FL370 30 W AUS. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. THE PHENOMENON WAS REPORTED AS TWO MANEUVERING LIGHTS 100-150 MILES N OF THE ACFT ABOVE FL370. THE UAP WAS NOT OBSERVED ON RADAR BY ATC. LEO NOTIFICATION NOT REPORTED.
- March 29, 2024 13:23 UTCVictoria, Texas
MRA685 · C208
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while SW bound at 4,000 feet, 22NM NE of VCT. The unknown phenomenon was a white object traveling around the aircraft at 4,000 feet. No evasive maneuvers. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system. TY notified.
Original report (PDF) National Archives catalog (placed approximately)
- March 29, 2024 07:51 CDTVictoria, Texas
Martinaire 685 · C208
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: VICTORIA, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/0715C/HOUSTON ARTCC ADVISED MARTINAIRE 685, CESSNA C208, REPORTED A WHITE UAP AT THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE SW BOUND AT 4,000 FEET 22 NW VICTORIA. NO EVASIVE ACTION REPORTED. LEOS NOT NOTIFIED.
- March 16, 2024 06:16 UTCHouston, Texas
N473KW · E35L · 41,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the front while W bound at FL410, 40NM NW of IAH. The unknown phenomenon was 3 bright lights coming together. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar systems. MOR will be filed. PIC has video of event.
- March 16, 2024 01:57 UTCNear Houston, Texas
OMIC reports, multiple aircraft in the vicinity of JCT VOR reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon believed to be some type of rocket. The device passed from below to above and then appeared to break up into pieces and/or disappear. The device was very bright and had smoke. Report was at 36,000 feet and device was moving west to east. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system. NORAD notified. ZHU will file MOR and attach FALCON replay.
Original report (PDF) National Archives catalog (placed approximately)
- March 15, 2024 20:57 CDTJunction, Texas
36,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: JUNCTION, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/2057C/HOUSTON ARTCC ADVISED MULTIPLE ACFT REPORTED AN UNINDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON BELIEVED TO BE SOME TYPE OF ROCKET PASSING FROM BELOW TO ABOVE APPREARING TO BREAK UP OR DISAPPEAR. THE DEVICE WAS VERY BRIGHT AND HAD SMOKE MOVING E BOUND AT FL360 VCNTY JUNCTION VOR. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. NO LEO NOTIFIECATION PROVIDED.
- March 10, 2024 19:45 CDTDallas, Texas
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: DALLAS, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1945C/DALAS LOVE ATCT ADVISED N628MC, PILATUS PC-12, REPORTED A BLACK UAS WHILE SE BOUND AT 1,500 FEET 4 NW DAL DALLAS FORT-WORTH DPS NOTIFIED AT 972-973-3210.
- February 4, 2024 20:53 UTCHouston, Texas
NKS1337 · A320 · 32,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon overfly them while NW bound at FL320, 110NM SE of IAH. The unknown phenomenon was silver and the size of a small business jet less than 1,000 feet above direction not given. 2143 UPDATE: ZHU reports, UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system. AWO notified.
- February 4, 2024 14:24 CSTHouston, Texas
Spirit 1337 · A320 · 32,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: HOUSTON, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1424C/HOUSTON ARTCC ADVISED SPIRIT 1337, A320, CANCUN, MEXICO (MMUN) - IAH, UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON LESS THAN 1,000 FEET ABOVE ACFT WHILE NW BOUND AT FL320 110 ESE IAH. THE UAP WAS SILVER IN COLOR AND THE SIZE OF A SMALL BUSINESS JET. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. CLOSEST ACFT WAS SEVERAL MILES FROM SPIRIT 1337.
- January 13, 2024 20:26 UTCSan Antonio, Texas
UAL1715 · A320
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the right side while E bound at 7,000 feet, 16 NM SE of SAT. The unknown phenomenon was white and blue in color at approximately 7,000 feet. No evasive action. No impact to operation. The UAP was not observed on ATC facility radar system.
- January 13, 2024 14:26 CSTSan Antonio, Texas
United 1715 · A320
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: SAN ANTONIO, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1426C/SAN ANTONIO TRACON ADVISED UNITED 1715, A320, SAT DEN, REPORTED A WHITE AND BLUE UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON FROM THE RIGHT SIDE WHILE E BOUND AT 7,000 FEET 16 SE SAT. NO EVASIVE ACTION. NO LEO NOTIFIED.
- August 27, 2023 02:40 UTCEl Paso, Texas
UAL1491 · B39M · 36,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the front side while W bound at FL360, 70 NM E of ELP. The unknown phenomenon was white with a bright white aura around it traveling E bound above them. Some aircraft described it as a missile. These reports correlate with a train of Space X satellites moving SW to NE bound. Additional aircraft reporting UAP: ASA25, AAL2697, SWA4691, ABX3151, SKW3147. All aircraft altitudes were FL340 to FL400.
- August 26, 2023 20:40 MDTEl Paso, TexasStarlink mentioned
United 1491 · B39M · 34,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: EL PASO, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/2040M/ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC ADVISED UNITED 1491, B39M, IAH LAS, OBSERVED FLYING WHITE OBJECTS AT FL340-FL400 WHILE W BOUND AT FL360 70 ENE ELP. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. ASA25, UAL1491, AAL2697, SWA4691, ABX3151, FFT1549, AND SKW3147 OBSERVED THE SAME PHENOMENON PRESUMED TO BE STARLINK SATELLITES. LEO NOTIFICATION NOT REPORTED. WOC 7- 3333 JF/JA
- July 31, 2023 03:09 UTCLufkin, Texas
UAL1409 · A320 · 26,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the front while NE bound at FL260, in the vicinity of LFK. The unknown phenomenon was described as 15 bright lights that appeared and then quickly disappeared. No evasive action taken. No LEO notification.
- July 30, 2023 22:09 CDTLufkin, Texas
United 1409 · A320 · 26,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: LUFKIN, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/LATE REPORT - 2209C/FORT WORTH ARTCC ADVISED UNITED 1409, A320, IAH - MKE, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON AT THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE NE BOUND AT FL260 VCNTY LFK. THE UAP WAS DESCRIBED AS 15 BRIGHT LIGHTS THAT APPEARED AND THEN QUICKLY DISAPPEARED. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. LEO WERE NOT NOTIFIED.
- July 23, 2023 02:07 CDTDallas-Fort Worth, Texas
American 821 · A321 · 33,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/0207C/FORT WORTH ARTCC ADVISED AMERICAN 821, A321, SAN - CLT, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON OFF LEFT SIDE WHILE E BOUND AT FL330 4 E RANGER VOR. 7 LIGHTS WERE OBSERVED TRAVELING W BOUND SAME ALTITUDE. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN.
- May 31, 2023 05:25 UTCMcAllen, Texas
Citizen called about rapid maneuvering objects NW of McAllen, TX. Phenomena appeared approximately 0300 and two videos were taken by citizen beginning approximately 0330. The videos reportedly indicate the objects maneuvering in the area and disappearing when a commercial airplane would come near. HQ DEN provided the UFO reporting center number contained in S-Book. TY, AWO notified.
- May 17, 2023 07:00 UTCVictoria, Texas
CJT906 · B762 · 39,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon left while NE bound at FL390, 5 NM N of VCT. The unknown phenomenon was 3 white lights traveling W bound at approximately FL450. Lights would travel W for 3 to 5 seconds then immediately move back to start point.
Original report (PDF) National Archives catalog (placed approximately)
- May 17, 2023 06:57 UTCSan Antonio, Texas
AMX692 · B38M · 35,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon 12 O'clock while N bound at FL350, 50 NM E of SAT. The unknown phenomenon was 3 white lights traveling W bound at approximately FL450. Lights would travel W for 3 to 5 seconds then immediately move back to start point.
- May 17, 2023 02:20 CDTVictoria, Texas
Canada Registered Cargojet 906 · B762 · 39,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: VICTORIA, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/0220C/HOUSTON ARTCC ADVISED CANADA REGISTERED CARGOJET 906, B762, GUADALAJARA, MEXICO (MMGL) - CVG, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON WITH 3 WHITE LIGHTS OFF THE LEFT SIDE WHILE NE BOUND AT FL390 5 N VCT. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. NO LETO NOTIFICATION PROVIDED.
- May 17, 2023 02:15 CDTSan Antonio, Texas
Aeromexico 692 · B38M · 35,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: SAN ANTONIO, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/0215C/HOUSTON ARTCC ADVISED AEROMEXICO 692, B38M, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (MMMX) - TORONTO, CANADA (CYYZ), REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON WITH 3 WHITE LIGHTS FROM THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE W BOUND AT FL350 5 N SAT. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. NO LEO NOTIFICATION PROVIDED.
- April 22, 2023 23:20 UTCFort Stockton, Texas
N781CW · S22T
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while W bound at 14,000 feet, 24 NM NW of FST. The unknown phenomenon was white, donut shaped approximately 15 feet in diameter, either stationary or opposite direction approximately 100 feet above. LEO notification not reported.
- April 22, 2023 17:59 CDTFort Stockton, Texas
N781Cw · SR22
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: FORT STOCKTON, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1820C/ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC ADVISED N781CW, CIRRUS SR22, GTU - DNA, REPORTED A WHITE UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON WHILE W BOUND AT 14,000 FEET 24 NW FST. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. LEO NOTIFICATION NOT REPORTED.
- April 18, 2023 05:25 UTCLufkin, Texas
DAL1508 · A321 · 32,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon off the right side while W bound at FL320, 50 NM SE of LFK. The unknown phenomenon was 4-5 white/red lights traveling towards them at approximately FL320 and above.
- April 18, 2023 00:25 CDTLufkin, Texas
Delta 1508 · A321 · 32,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: LUFKIN, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/0025C/HOUSTON ARTCC ADVISED DELTA 1508, A321, ATL - SAT, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON WITH 4-5 RED AND WHITE LIGHTS OFF OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ACFT WHILE W BOUND AT FL320 50 SE LFK. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. LEO NOTIFICATION NOT REPORTED.
- March 5, 2023 15:59 CSTDallas-Fort Worth, Texas
American 1030 · B789
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1616C/DALLAS-FORT WORTH ATCT ADVISED AMERICAN 1030, B789, CANCUN, MEXICO (MMUN) - DFW, REPORTED A JET PACK MAN 500 FEET ABOVE ACFT WHILE S BOUND AT UNKN ALTITUDE ON SHORT FINAL TO RUNWAY 18R. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. NO IMPACT TO OPERATIONS. NO OTHER SIGHTINGS REPORTED.
- March 2, 2023 01:09 UTCNear Houston, Texas
LET6164 · CL60
Multiple aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon above their position with no other reported traffic in the area. No other position or direction information provided on MOR. No report of law enforcement notification.
Original report (PDF) National Archives catalog (placed approximately)
- February 15, 2023 09:57 MSTEl Paso, Texas
28,000 ft
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: EL PASO, TX/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/LATE REPORT-0950M/ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC ADVISED USMC HSTLR91, F35, REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON FROM THE 10 O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE WNW BOUND AT FL280 60 WNW ELP. NO EVASIVE ACTION REPORTED. NO LEO NOTIFICATION REPORTED.
- November 11, 2022 02:22 UTCLa Grange, Texas
N1439X · PA28
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while westbound at 3,000 feet, 10 NM SE of 3T5. The unknown phenomenon was bright rotating lights about the size of a C172 traveling at a high rate of speed SW bound at approximately 4,000 feet. TY notified.
- October 26, 2022 00:45 UTCDeweyville, Texas
Caller reported to HQ DEN they observed from the ground an amber glowing sphere moving at a high rate of speed from SW-NE, stop in mid air and ascend straight up. Event occurred approximately 2130 in the vicinity of Deweyville, TX. Caller demanded to know additional information and details which was denied. Report taken and caller referred to National UFO Reporting Hotline.
- November 27, 2021 01:51 UTCBig Spring, Texas
EJA702 · CL35 · 38,000 ft
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon above them while W bound at FL380 descending, 040 NM E of BGS. The unknown phenomenon was traveling E bound at approximately FL 600. LEO notification not reported.
- June 5, 2018 11:32 UTCAmarillo, Texas
ZAB reports multiple ACFT reporting possible UFO sighting in VCNTY of PHN (Amarillo, TX) from 0440-0440. ACFT were NW bound from DFW area. HQ DEN contacted NORAD who reports no known activity. 0525 ZAB reports internet search revealed NASA website indicating the Space Station would be visible from that vicinity and in that time frame. ZAB OMIC is logging the event in the daily record.
- March 2, 2018 06:52 UTCHouston, Texas
I90 advised observing a radar target at 2151 initially over the approach end of RWY 22 with a beacon code of 4245, climb from 1,000 feet to 10,100 feet and then hover over the approach end of RWY 31L.AADS replay shows a tag as AV1 at 2154, roll to UFO, then TFC at 2203. Target descends and drops from AADS at 2204. No ACFT observed the UAS, however HOU ATCT visually observed a 'large white UAS until they lost sight of it to the ESE. HOU PD notified at 713-884-3131. No impact to ATC. NW advised.
- December 24, 2010 17:58 UTCWink, Texas
SKW4525 · CRJ9, CANADAIR, · 36,000 ft
ZFW reported thatthepilot of SKW4525, DFW to SLC, said he observed a UFO that had been matching his speed direction and altitude (FL360) for the past 15 to 20 minutes. The object had alternating red, white and green lights and was reported to be approximately 40 miles west of the WINK VOR. Subsequently, near the same geographic position N449TM, BE40 observed the same thing but stated it was at his altitude (FL410) and additionally had a flashing yellow light. Neither ZFW or HQ DEN observed a target in the area. At 1256, both pilots reported to ZFW that the object had faded and was no longer observed. HQ DEN contacted CONR, NORAD and AMOC. All stated they observed nothing in the area. All DEN participants will report any additional sitings.
- April 23, 2009 00:45 UTCHouston, Texas
N97DK · CL60, CANADAIR, C-143 · 25,000 ft
ACFT 5-miles north of IAH, at FL250, encountereda UFO which resembles a very large kite. No further details.
- May 13, 2007 21:48 UTCParis, Texas
80,000 ft
UFO reported at 1629 and 1632 by AAL576,MD82,DFW..STLand SWA385, B737, TUL..HOU, off the Maverick 012/65, possibly at FL800.