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N851LW

Built 1968 · registered US

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ActiveManufacturer Cessna Model 172 Variant 172K

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Flight activity

(3 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: 3
90 days to 24 Aug 2026: 3
Last seen: 23 Aug 2026
Tracked since: 20 Aug 2026

Frequent routes: KLNA → KLNA (1)

… → KLNA20 Aug 2026 · 0h 07m
KLNA → KLNA20 Aug 2026 · 1h 23m

Showing the 2 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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N851LWUSACTIVE
578 AIRPLANE LEASING INC
2025 – present

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About N851LW

What type of aircraft is N851LW?

N851LW is a Cessna 172, built in 1968.

Where is N851LW registered?

N851LW is currently registered in United States (US).

What is the MSN of N851LW?

The manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N851LW is 17257189.

What is the ICAO24 (Mode S) code for N851LW?

N851LW's ICAO24 hex code is ABAC1E.

Is N851LW still airworthy?

N851LW's current registry status is Active.