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N28FA

Built 1980 · registered US

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Flight activity

(39 tracking legs recorded)

Live tracking paused — activity data through 24 Aug 2026. Windows below are measured to that date.

30 days to 24 Aug 2026
7
90 days to 24 Aug 2026
39
Last seen
24 Aug 2026
Tracked since
26 May 2026

Frequent routes: KPAI → KPAI (4) · KBFL → KRAL (1) · KFUL → KRAL (1)

  • … → KPOC24 Aug 2026 · 0h 39m
  • … → KWHP24 Aug 2026 · 1h 40m
  • … → KSMO23 Aug 2026 · 9h 05m
  • … → KWHP22 Aug 2026 · 4h 18m
  • … → KPAI22 Aug 2026 · 1h 55m
  • … → KWHP19 Aug 2026 · 12h 10m
  • … → KWHP17 Jul 2026 · 0h 22m
  • KPAI → KPAI8 Jul 2026 · 0h 17m
  • … → KPAI7 Jul 2026 · 0h 37m
  • KPAI → KPAI28 Jun 2026 · 0h 25m

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.

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How common is this aircraft?
29,823Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N28FAUSACTIVE
    CIVIL AIR PATROL
    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

Operator history

(1)
  • CanXplorer
    Operator
    2026 – present
About N28FA
What type of aircraft is N28FA?

N28FA is a Cessna 172, built in 1980.

Where is N28FA registered?

N28FA is currently registered in United States (US).

What is the MSN of N28FA?

The manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N28FA is 17274208.

What is the ICAO24 (Mode S) code for N28FA?

N28FA's ICAO24 hex code is A2CC20.

Is N28FA still airworthy?

N28FA's current registry status is Active.