237UAP00153

RADAR REPORT

AI Summary

This report details multiple sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, specifically balloons, by various aircraft in the vicinity of Denver on February 3, 2023. The sightings occurred at various altitudes and times, with reports from multiple aircraft indicating the presence of a balloon-like object.

Key Findings

- Multiple aircraft reported sightings of a balloon-like object. - Sightings occurred between 18:44 and 23:50 UTC on February 3, 2023. - Altitudes of the reported balloons ranged from FL400 to FL600. - Reports came from various airlines and general aviation operators. - The object was described as stationary or moving relative to the aircraft.

OCR Text

SKYWATCH INCIDENT REPORT PRIMARY CODE: UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON Date: 18:44 02/03/2023 Status: Closed POD: DEN Reporting Facility: ZKC Callsign:N800NB Aircraft:C525 Tail Number: Operator: Origin: Destination: New Destination: Operator Type:General Aviation Paged:NO REMARKS SKYWATCH INCIDENT REPORT | DATE: 2023-02-03T18:44 | POD: DEN | PAGE 1 of 1 Sighted while northeast bound at FL290 @STL280090 Multiple additional reports: A/C #2 - AAL16047 Time 1930Z, @ HLV 315018, FL370, Balloon underneath, Est ALT of Balloon FL550, Sector ZKC31, Freq 125.67 A/C #3 - ATN3400 Time 1914Z, @ HLV310022, FL370, Ballon on right side of A/C, Est ALT of Balloon FL400-500, sector ZKC31, Freq 125.67, Balloon is getting smaller and has a basket A/C #4 - N560LA Time 2017Z, @FTZ295030, FL400, Balloon was to the right and above, Est ALT of Balloon FL500, ZKC31 Freq 125.67 A/C #5 - DAL1527 Time 2002Z, @HLV140/011, FL390, Balloon was on the left side of the A/C, Est ALT of Balloon FL450, ZKC31, Freq 125.67 A/C #6 - SWA2285 Time 1946Z, @COU310011, appears to be stationary, Balloon on left side A/C, Est ALT of Balloon FL500-600 A/C #7 - UPS2943 Time 2005Z, @HLV130008, appears to be heading 135, right side of A/C, Est ALT of Balloon FL450, ZKC31, Freq 125.67 A/C #8 - SWA3225 Time 1935Z, @HLV291020, appears to be Heading 230, right side of the A/C, Est ALT of Balloon FL400-500, ZKC30, Freq 119.47 A/C #9 - AAL1607 Time 1930Z, @STL287068, appears to be southbound, left side of the A/C, Est ALT of Balloon FL400-500, ZKC30, Freq 119.47 A/C #10 -AAY18 Time 1935Z, @STL285082, appears to be westbound, right side of the A/C, Est ALT of Balloon FL400-500, ZKC30, Freq 119.47 A/C #11 -UAL2049 Time 1930Z, @STL281085, appears to be westbound, right side of the A/C, Est ALT of Balloon FL400-500, ZKC30, Freq 119.47, very large, white string below the balloon A/C #12 - UPS2192 Time: 2225Z Altitude: FL410 flying east reported the balloon at 9 o'clock. A/C #13 - N558R Time: 2240z Altitude: FL410 flying east reported the balloon at 10:30 o'clock and 15NM estimated at FL600. A/C #14 - DAL723 Time: 2248z Altitude: FL350 flying east reported the balloon at 9 o'clock @ FAM360020 A/C #15 - EJA348 Time: 2250z Altitude: FL400 flying northwest reported the balloon at 3 o'clock @ FAM360020 A/C #16 - HWA2034 Time: 2258z Altitude: FL360 flying west reported the balloon at 10 o'clock @ FAM015025 "way above them" A/C #17 - DAL691 Time: 2302z Altitude: FL390 flying southeast reported the balloon off their left side and at least 10,000 feet above. A/C #18 - AAY1023 Time: 2306z Altitude: FL380 flying northwest reported the balloon off their right side @ FAM350020. A/C #19 - ACA7225 Time: 2307z Altitude: FL360 flying southwest reported the balloon off their left side @ FAM055015. A/C #20 - LXJ469 Time: 2315z Altitude: FL450 flying east reported a balloon @ FAM019010 at approx. FL500-FL600. A/C #21 - EJA810 Time: 2350z Altitude: FL400 flying west reported a balloon @ approx. FL470 traveling southbound.

Metadata

Agency
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Classification
UNCLASSIFIED
Department
NARA
Confidence85
Credibility90

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