United Airlines operates flight UA1002 on 2 airport pairs: Houston (IAH) to Quito (UIO) and Guayaquil (GYE) to Quito (UIO). Our Starlink rating for this flight differs by airport pair. For IAH to UIO, the best-rated pair, it is very unlikely. Based on how many 737 MAX 8 aircraft at United Airlines have Starlink. The rating for each pair is listed below. On the most recent figures we hold, Starlink is on 665 of United Airlines' 1,575 aircraft.
For IAH to UIO: Based on how many 737 MAX 8 aircraft at United Airlines have Starlink.
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Source: United's Starlink tracker, as of Oct 29, 2026
44 aircraft independently verified
For IAH to UIO: Based on how many 737 MAX 8 aircraft at United Airlines have Starlink.
Very unlikely means the evidence points to an aircraft without Starlink today. That can change as the airline equips more aircraft.
Flight UA1002 flies 2 airport pairs, and the rating differs by pair.
Based on how many 737 MAX 8 aircraft at United Airlines have Starlink.
Typical aircraft: 737 MAX 8
We don't have enough evidence to rate this route yet.
Typical aircraft: 737 MAX 8
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Rating: Very unlikely. This is our rating that this specific flight has Starlink. For IAH to UIO: Based on how many 737 MAX 8 aircraft at United Airlines have Starlink.
Aircraft that operated UA1002 in the last 90 days, from our weekly flight tracking. Showing 10 of 24.
| Aircraft | Type | Last week seen | Starlink |
|---|---|---|---|
| N17272 | 737 MAX 8 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N47275 | 737 MAX 9 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N47280 | 737 MAX 8 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N77259 | 737 MAX 8 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N17347 | 737 MAX 8 | Oct 26, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N17279 | 737 MAX 8 | Oct 5, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N37297 | 737 MAX 8 | Oct 5, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N27268 | 737 MAX 8 | Sep 28, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N17310 | 737 MAX 9 | Sep 28, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N17346 | 737 MAX 8 | Sep 28, 2026 | Not confirmed |
Check the Starlink rating on other United Airlines routes.
Our Starlink rating for flight UA1002 differs by airport pair. IAH to UIO is very unlikely, GYE to UIO is unknown. For IAH to UIO: Based on how many 737 MAX 8 aircraft at United Airlines have Starlink. United Airlines is actively rolling out Starlink across its fleet. Check back as our data updates.
United Airlines uses Starlink satellite WiFi on equipped aircraft. We rate flight UA1002 differently by airport pair.
The most reliable method is to check your specific aircraft. Flight-tracking sites and some airline apps show the aircraft registration close to departure. You can search that registration on StarlinkFlights.com. Our rating for flight UA1002 differs by airport pair. The explanation is on this page.
The rating is a label, not a guarantee. It reflects the evidence we hold for the route. For IAH to UIO: Based on how many 737 MAX 8 aircraft at United Airlines have Starlink. Passenger speed tests and aircraft records for this specific flight are listed on this page as evidence. They do not change the rating.
No rating can guarantee a specific aircraft. Airlines swap aircraft for maintenance, operations or schedule changes, so an equipped aircraft can be replaced by one without Starlink on the day. A high rating means the evidence favors Starlink, but it is not a guarantee. On the day of departure, check the airline's gate display or app.
