United Airlines operates flight UA1178 between Chicago (ORD) and Norfolk (ORF). This route is typically operated by a 737-900. Our Starlink rating for this flight is likely. We tracked 12 recent United Airlines flights between ORD and ORF. None of the aircraft have been individually confirmed, so this rating uses United Airlines' published Starlink share for those aircraft types. On the most recent figures we hold, Starlink is on 682 of United Airlines' 1,575 aircraft.
We tracked 12 recent United Airlines flights between ORD and ORF. None of the aircraft have been individually confirmed, so this rating uses United Airlines' published Starlink share for those aircraft types.
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Source: United's Starlink tracker, as of Nov 7, 2026
45 aircraft independently verified
We tracked 12 recent United Airlines flights between ORD and ORF. None of the aircraft have been individually confirmed, so this rating uses United Airlines' published Starlink share for those aircraft types.
Likely means most of the evidence points to Starlink on this flight, but it is not certain.
These are facts about individual flights. They do not change the route rating above.
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Rating: Likely. This is our rating that this specific flight has Starlink. We tracked 12 recent United Airlines flights between ORD and ORF. None of the aircraft have been individually confirmed, so this rating uses United Airlines' published Starlink share for those aircraft types.
Aircraft that operated UA1178 in the last 90 days, from our weekly flight tracking. Showing 10 of 34.
| Aircraft | Type | Last week seen | Starlink |
|---|---|---|---|
| N12216 | 737-800 | Nov 2, 2026 | Confirmed |
| N13227 | 737-800 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N24211 | 737-800 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N27213 | 737-800 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N36272 | 737-800 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N69835 | 737-900 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N69838 | 737-900 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N76265 | 737-800 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N76502 | 737-800 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| N76504 | 737-800 | Nov 2, 2026 | Confirmed |
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Our Starlink rating for flight UA1178 is likely. We tracked 12 recent United Airlines flights between ORD and ORF. None of the aircraft have been individually confirmed, so this rating uses United Airlines' published Starlink share for those aircraft types. 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. Flight UA1178 operates ORD to ORF. We rate flight UA1178 likely.
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 UA1178 is likely. The explanation is on this page.
The rating is a label, not a guarantee. It reflects the evidence we hold for the route. We tracked 12 recent United Airlines flights between ORD and ORF. None of the aircraft have been individually confirmed, so this rating uses United Airlines' published Starlink share for those aircraft types. 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.
