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N6872A

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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

(150 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
58
Last 90 days
131
Last seen
24 Oct 2026
Tracked since
2 Jun 2026

Frequent routes: KHMT → KHMT (99) · KEMT → KEMT (8) · KAJO → KAJO (5)

  • KEMT → KEMT24 Oct 2026 · 0h 06m
  • KHMT → KHMT24 Oct 2026 · 2h 34m
  • KHMT → KHMT19 Oct 2026 · 2h 55m
  • KHMT → KHMT18 Oct 2026 · 3h 25m
  • KHMT → KHMT17 Oct 2026 · 1h 29m
  • KHMT → KHMT14 Oct 2026 · 3h 16m
  • KHMT → KHMT13 Oct 2026 · 3h 18m
  • KHMT → KHMT10 Oct 2026 · 3h 39m
  • KHMT → KHMT9 Oct 2026 · 0h 08m
  • KHMT → KHMT9 Oct 2026 · 1h 27m

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?
29,911Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

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  • N6872AUSACTIVE
    COATS ALEXANDER
    2024 – present

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N6872A — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N6872A?

N6872A is a Cessna 172. Sprinkle's record for N6872A covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N6872A currently active?

Registry records list N6872A's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N6872A?

N6872A carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 28972, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N6872A?

N6872A's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A91FD7 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.