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N838KS

Built 2019 · registered US

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ActiveManufacturer Cessna Model 172 Variant 172S
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Flight activity

(54 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
2
90 days to 24 Aug 2026
54
Last seen
21 Aug 2026
Tracked since
26 May 2026

Frequent routes: KSLN → KSLN (23)

  • KSLN → KSLN21 Aug 2026 · 5h 05m
  • KSLN → KSLN14 Jul 2026 · 1h 56m
  • … → KSLN13 Jul 2026 · 1h 13m
  • KSLN → KSLN23 Jun 2026 · 1h 32m
  • … → KSLN22 Jun 2026 · 14h 57m
  • … → KSLN17 Jun 2026 · 3h 52m
  • … → KSLN17 Jun 2026 · 0h 38m
  • KSLN → KSLN16 Jun 2026 · 0h 48m
  • KSLN → KSLN12 Jun 2026 · 7h 53m
  • KSLN → KSLN12 Jun 2026 · 1h 02m

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.

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29,823Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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Registration history

(1)
  • N838KSUSACTIVE
    KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
    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

Operator history

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  • Kansas State University
    Operator
    2026 – present
About N838KS
What type of aircraft is N838KS?

N838KS is a Cessna 172, built in 2019.

Where is N838KS registered?

N838KS is currently registered in United States (US).

What is the MSN of N838KS?

The manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N838KS is 172S12308.

What is the ICAO24 (Mode S) code for N838KS?

N838KS's ICAO24 hex code is AB7704.

Is N838KS still airworthy?

N838KS's current registry status is Active.