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N839KS

Built 2019 · registered US

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Cessna 172
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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

(116 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
40
Last 90 days
65
Last seen
22 Oct 2026
Tracked since
27 May 2026

Frequent routes: KSLN → KSLN (78)

  • KSLN → KSLN22 Oct 2026 · 1h 06m
  • KSLN → KSLN22 Oct 2026 · 2h 33m
  • KSLN → KSLN22 Oct 2026 · 1h 07m
  • KSLN → KSLN22 Oct 2026 · 1h 20m
  • KSLN → KSLN22 Oct 2026 · 0h 42m
  • KSLN → KSLN21 Oct 2026 · 2h 34m
  • KSLN → KSLN21 Oct 2026 · 2h 13m
  • KSLN → KSLN21 Oct 2026 · 0h 45m
  • KSLN → KSLN21 Oct 2026 · 0h 59m
  • KSLN → KSLN21 Oct 2026 · 1h 15m

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?
29,910Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N839KSUSACTIVE
    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

(1)
  • Kansas State University
    Operator
    2026 – present
N839KS — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N839KS?

N839KS is a Cessna 172, built in 2019. Sprinkle's record for N839KS covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N839KS currently active?

Registry records list N839KS's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N839KS?

N839KS carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 172S12309, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N839KS?

N839KS's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AB7ABB — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.