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N172BF

Built 1997 · registered US

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
700 nm
Cruise speed
140 kt
Max speed
144 kt
Service ceiling
17,000 ft
Takeoff distance
590 m
Landing distance
440 m
Weights
MTOW
1,200 kg
Empty weight
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Fuel capacity
200 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
11.0 m
Height
2.7 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(12 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
6
Last 90 days
12
Last seen
23 Oct 2026
Tracked since
12 Sept 2026

Frequent routes: KLOT → KLOT (12)

  • KLOT → KLOT22 Oct 2026 · 16h 50m
  • KLOT → KLOT7 Oct 2026 · 6h 51m
  • KLOT → KLOT3 Oct 2026 · 2h 33m
  • KLOT → KLOT23 Sept 2026 · 17h 41m
  • KLOT → KLOT23 Sept 2026 · 13h 53m

Showing the 5 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

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29,911Cessna 172 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

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  • N172BFUSACTIVE
    LEWIS UNIVERSITY
    2014 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N172BF — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N172BF?

N172BF is a Cessna 172, built in 1997. Sprinkle's record for N172BF covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N172BF currently active?

Registry records list N172BF's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N172BF?

N172BF carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17280175, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N172BF?

N172BF's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A120BA — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.