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N46486

Built 1968 · registered US

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Cessna 172
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
580 nm
Cruise speed
114 kt
Max speed
122 kt
Service ceiling
15,000 ft
Takeoff distance
514 m
Landing distance
395 m
Weights
MTOW
1,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
200 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
10.9 m
Height
2.6 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(37 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
10
Last 90 days
35
Last seen
31 Oct 2026
Tracked since
18 Jul 2026

Frequent routes: KVGT → KVGT (23)

  • KVGT → KVGT31 Oct 2026 · 0h 07m
  • KVGT → KVGT25 Oct 2026 · 0h 08m
  • KVGT → KVGT23 Oct 2026 · 0h 12m
  • KVGT → KVGT23 Oct 2026 · 0h 06m
  • KVGT → KVGT23 Oct 2026 · 0h 07m
  • KVGT → KVGT18 Oct 2026 · 0h 47m
  • KVGT → KVGT6 Oct 2026 · 0h 14m
  • KVGT → KVGT3 Oct 2026 · 0h 07m
  • KVGT → KVGT3 Oct 2026 · 0h 06m
  • KVGT → KVGT3 Oct 2026 · 0h 05m

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?
29,920Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N46486USACTIVE
    CALIMESA LLC
    2019 – 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

N46486 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N46486?

N46486 is a Cessna 172, built in 1968. Sprinkle's record for N46486 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N46486 currently active?

Registry records list N46486's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N46486?

N46486 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17257300, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N46486?

N46486's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A5AC06 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.