UA1980 had Starlink on 2 of 5 recent departures (40%). Pick a date below for a live answer.
Starlink-equipped aircraft on 2 of 5 recently verified UA1980 departures.
Most recent Starlink-equipped departure: Aug 21, 2026 on N78506.
Aircraft recently seen on UA1980: Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Airbus A319.
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