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N1979L

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Representative photo of a Gulfstream 1159Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Gulfstream G550
This aircraft is a
Gulfstream 1159
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
4,220 nm
Cruise speed
458 kt
Max speed
509 kt
Service ceiling
45,000 ft
Takeoff distance
1662 m
Landing distance
1032 m
Weights
MTOW
33,200 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
16,600 L
Dimensions
Length
26.9 m
Wingspan
23.7 m
Height
7.4 m
Capacity
Seats
26
Max passengers
26

Flight activity

(14 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
9
Last 90 days
13
Last seen
3 Nov 2026
Tracked since
6 Jul 2026

Frequent routes: KVNY → KVNY (1)

  • … → KABE3 Nov 2026 · 2h 01m
  • Tracked flight18 Oct 2026 · 0h 47m
  • Tracked flight11 Oct 2026 · 1h 21m
  • Tracked flight9 Oct 2026 · 0h 53m
  • KVNY → KVNY6 Jul 2026 · 0h 47m

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.

How common is this aircraft?
2,017Gulfstream 1159 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 98% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(2)
  • N1979LUSACTIVE
    CABANA AIR LLC
    2026 – present
  • N1979LUSACTIVE
    MGA SPA LLC
    —

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

N1979L — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N1979L?

N1979L is a Gulfstream 1159. Sprinkle's record for N1979L covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N1979L currently active?

Registry records list N1979L's status as Active, registered in United States — a Gulfstream 1159.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N1979L?

N1979L carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1480, the serial assigned to this Gulfstream 1159 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N1979L?

N1979L's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A185CA — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Gulfstream 1159 broadcasts.