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N972DP

Built 1969 · 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

(73 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
22
Last 90 days
73
Last seen
17 Oct 2026
Tracked since
19 Aug 2026

Frequent routes: KSWO → KSWO (65) · KGOK → KGOK (2) · KGOK → KSWO (1)

  • KSWO → KSWO17 Oct 2026 · 1h 11m
  • KSWO → KSWO16 Oct 2026 · 0h 15m
  • KSWO → KSWO16 Oct 2026 · 1h 48m
  • KSWO → KSWO10 Oct 2026 · 18h 12m
  • KSWO → KSWO9 Oct 2026 · 0h 55m
  • KSWO → KSWO9 Oct 2026 · 2h 39m
  • KSWO → KSWO9 Oct 2026 · 0h 57m
  • KSWO → KSWO9 Oct 2026 · 2h 20m
  • KSWO → KSWO7 Oct 2026 · 1h 21m
  • KSWO → KSWO7 Oct 2026 · 0h 18m

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?
29,920Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N972DPUSACTIVE
    CROSSWIND AVIATION OF OKLAHOMA LLC
    2026 – 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

N972DP — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N972DP?

N972DP is a Cessna 172, built in 1969. Sprinkle's record for N972DP covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N972DP currently active?

Registry records list N972DP's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N972DP?

N972DP carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17258652, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N972DP?

N972DP's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AD8B6C — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.