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N21SZ

Built 1998 · registered US

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Cessna 172
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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
—
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

(387 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
156
Last 90 days
321
Last seen
12 Nov 2026
Tracked since
10 May 2026

Frequent routes: KPAI → KWHP (23) · KPAI → KPAI (18) · KWHP → KWHP (15)

  • … → KWHP12 Nov 2026 · 2h 27m
  • … → KWHP11 Nov 2026 · 0h 07m
  • … → KWHP11 Nov 2026 · 0h 05m
  • KPAI → KWHP11 Nov 2026 · 0h 05m
  • KWHP → KPAI11 Nov 2026 · 0h 05m
  • KWHP → KWHP11 Nov 2026 · 0h 09m
  • KWHP → KWHP11 Nov 2026 · 0h 07m
  • … → KWHP11 Nov 2026 · 0h 09m
  • … → KWHP10 Nov 2026 · 0h 30m
  • … → KWHP10 Nov 2026 · 1h 13m

Showing the 10 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?
29,936Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N21SZUSACTIVE
    VISTA AIR INC
    2024 – 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

N21SZ — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N21SZ?

N21SZ is a Cessna 172, built in 1998. Sprinkle's record for N21SZ covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N21SZ currently active?

Registry records list N21SZ's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N21SZ?

N21SZ carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17280653, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N21SZ?

N21SZ's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A1B8D1 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.