Multiple Aircraft Report Mysterious Lights In Canadian Skies

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Multiple aircraft pilots reported seeing unexplained lights north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on January 19.
  • The lights were consistently described as 3-6 objects flying at high speed, in formation, and maneuvering at estimated altitudes between 50,000 and 100,000 feet.
  • Air traffic controllers confirmed no known military or other activity could explain the sightings, with one pilot noting repeated observations over the past 18 months.
See a mistake? Contact us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgbNKOK7lr4

Multiple aircraft told air traffic controllers they were seeing unexplained lights in the skies north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on Jan. 19. Pilots of several aircraft separately described the lights as numbering three to six, flying at high speed, in formation, and maneuvering.

In a YouTube audio-only post, one pilot estimates the altitude of the lights as 50,000 feet, though she acknowledges it was hard to tell. Others estimated the altitude of the lights as 70,000 to 100,000 feet. Another pilot said he had seen the lights multiple times within the last 18 months. Air traffic controllers said they had no knowledge of military or other activity that could explain the sightings.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.
Sign-up for newsletters & special offers!

Get the latest stories & special offers delivered directly to your inbox

SUBSCRIBE