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N638TC

Built 1963 · registered US

523 registered

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Representative photo of a Northrop T-38Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Unknown · Public domain
This aircraft is a
Northrop T-38(T38)
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Flight activity

(13 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
9
Last 90 days
11
Last seen
30 Oct 2026
Tracked since
30 Jun 2026

Frequent routes: KMHV → KMHV (8)

  • KMHV → KMHV30 Oct 2026 · 0h 57m
  • KMHV → KMHV30 Oct 2026 · 0h 55m
  • KMHV → KMHV29 Oct 2026 · 0h 53m
  • KMHV → KMHV29 Oct 2026 · 0h 51m
  • … → KMHV29 Oct 2026 · 2h 19m
  • KMHV → KMHV22 Oct 2026 · 0h 37m
  • KMHV → KMHV20 Oct 2026 · 0h 40m
  • KMHV → KMHV20 Oct 2026 · 0h 53m
  • … → KMHV20 Oct 2026 · 0h 49m
  • … → KMHV31 Aug 2026 · 1h 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?
523Northrop T-38 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 92% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(2)
  • N638TCUSACTIVE
    DT AVIATION CONSULTING LLC
    2026 – present
  • N638TCUSACTIVE
    NATIONAL TEST PILOT SCHOOL
    2013 – 2026

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

N638TC — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N638TC?

N638TC is a Northrop T-38, built in 1963. Sprinkle's record for N638TC covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N638TC currently active?

Registry records list N638TC's status as Active, registered in United States — a Northrop T-38.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N638TC?

N638TC carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5518, the serial assigned to this Northrop T-38 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N638TC?

N638TC's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A85D20 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Northrop T-38 broadcasts.