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N490K

Built 1958 · registered US

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N490K — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a DE Havilland Canada DHC-2Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
This aircraft is a
DE Havilland Canada DHC-2
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
670 nm
Cruise speed
109 kt
Max speed
121 kt
Service ceiling
18,000 ft
Takeoff distance
310 m
Landing distance
305 m
Weights
MTOW
2,300 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
520 L
Dimensions
Length
9.2 m
Wingspan
14.6 m
Height
2.7 m
Capacity
Seats
8
Max passengers
8

Flight activity

(48 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
19
Last seen
22 Oct 2026
Tracked since
30 May 2026

Frequent routes: PAKN → PAKN (20) · PAKN → PALH (1)

  • PAKN → PAKN25 Sept 2026 · 2h 20m
  • PAKN → PAKN25 Sept 2026 · 1h 12m
  • PAKN → PAKN14 Sept 2026 · 1h 14m
  • PAKN → PAKN6 Sept 2026 · 3h 30m
  • PAKN → PAKN2 Sept 2026 · 1h 12m
  • PAKN → PAKN2 Sept 2026 · 1h 38m
  • … → PAKN1 Jul 2026 · 1h 55m
  • … → PAKN21 Jun 2026 · 2h 28m
  • PAKN → PAKN14 Jun 2026 · 1h 25m
  • … → PAKN12 Jun 2026 · 2h 47m

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?
634DE Havilland Canada DHC-2 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 94% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N490KUSACTIVE
    KATMAI AIR 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

N490K — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N490K?

N490K is a DE Havilland Canada DHC-2, built in 1958. Sprinkle's record for N490K covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N490K currently active?

Registry records list N490K's status as Active, registered in United States — a DE Havilland Canada DHC-2.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N490K?

N490K carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1268, the serial assigned to this DE Havilland Canada DHC-2 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N490K?

N490K's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A610F9 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this DE Havilland Canada DHC-2 broadcasts.