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N5218U

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ActiveManufacturer Cessna Model 172 Variant 172S
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Flight activity

(11 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
6
90 days to 24 Aug 2026
10
Last seen
20 Aug 2026
Tracked since
16 May 2026

Frequent routes: KAVL → KAVL (3)

  • … → KAVL20 Aug 2026 · 1h 07m
  • … → KAVL20 Aug 2026 · 2h 47m
  • KAVL → KAVL20 Aug 2026 · 2h 52m
  • … → KAVL19 Aug 2026 · 0h 55m
  • KAVL → KAVL19 Aug 2026 · 5h 39m
  • KAVL → KAVL16 May 2026 · 0h 09m

Showing the 6 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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29,823Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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Registration history

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  • N5218UUSACTIVE
    WNC AVIATION LLC
    2025 – present

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About N5218U
What type of aircraft is N5218U?

N5218U is a Cessna 172.

Where is N5218U registered?

N5218U is currently registered in United States (US).

What is the MSN of N5218U?

The manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N5218U is 172S9133.

What is the ICAO24 (Mode S) code for N5218U?

N5218U's ICAO24 hex code is A69028.

Is N5218U still airworthy?

N5218U's current registry status is Active.