"Arrived at Facility" (UPS): what it means and how long it lasts
The package arrived at a UPS hub or sorting facility.
Normally lasts: Usually hours to 1 day before a departure scan.
When to act: If there is no departure scan for 2-3 business days and the scheduled delivery date is slipping.
What to do
- Check our facility page for alerts and weather at that hub.
- Wait for the departure scan. Big hubs can hold packages a day or more at peak season.
UPS service alerts now
UPS blocks automated checks of its alert page. See UPS's official service alerts.
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Which facility is it at?
The location next to the scan tells you. Type it here, or pick one of the busiest UPS hubs below, for live alerts and how long packages normally sit there.
Louisville, KYUPS Hodgkins, IL Hub (CACH)Hodgkins, ILUPS Ontario, CAOntario, CAUPS Philadelphia, PAPhiladelphia, PAUPS Dfw Airport, TXDFW Airport, TXUPS Rockford, ILRockford, ILUPS Atlanta, GAAtlanta, GAUPS West Columbia, SCWest Columbia, SCUPS Jacksonville, FLJacksonville, FLUPS Mesquite, TXMesquite, TXUPS Earth City, MOEarth City, MOUPS Addison, ILAddison, ILQuestions
What does "Arrived at Facility" mean?
The package arrived at a UPS hub or sorting facility.
How long does "Arrived at Facility" usually last?
Usually hours to 1 day before a departure scan. If there is no departure scan for 2-3 business days and the scheduled delivery date is slipping.
What should I do if my UPS package is stuck on "Arrived at Facility"?
Check our facility page for alerts and weather at that hub. Wait for the departure scan. Big hubs can hold packages a day or more at peak season.
Related UPS messages
- Pickup Scan
- Drop-Off
- Origin Scan
- On the Way
- Departed from Facility
- Processing at UPS Facility
- Destination Scan
- Transferred to Post Office for Delivery
Sources
- UPS: What Does My UPS Tracking Status Mean? (accessed 2026-11-14)