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N638TC

Built 1963 · registered US

523 registered

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This aircraft is a
Northrop T-38(T38)
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Flight activity

(2 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
0
90 days to 24 Aug 2026
2
Last seen
14 Jul 2026
Tracked since
30 Jun 2026
  • … → KMHV14 Jul 2026 · 1h 04m

Showing the 1 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 93% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N638TCUSACTIVE
    NATIONAL TEST PILOT SCHOOL
    2013 – 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

About N638TC
What type of aircraft is N638TC?

N638TC is a Northrop T-38, built in 1963.

Where is N638TC registered?

N638TC is currently registered in United States (US).

What is the MSN of N638TC?

The manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N638TC is 5518.

What is the ICAO24 (Mode S) code for N638TC?

N638TC's ICAO24 hex code is A85D20.

Is N638TC still airworthy?

N638TC's current registry status is Active.