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N978M

Built 2018 · registered US

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This aircraft is a
Gulfstream G280
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
3,600 nm
Cruise speed
459 kt
Max speed
457 kt
Service ceiling
47,000 ft
Takeoff distance
1512 m
Landing distance
969 m
Weights
MTOW
18,000 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
6,700 L
Dimensions
Length
20.3 m
Wingspan
19.2 m
Height
6.5 m
Capacity
Seats
21
Max passengers
19

Flight activity

(7 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
4
Last seen
16 Sept 2026
Tracked since
22 Jun 2026

Frequent routes: KAPA → KAPA (2) · KAPA → KLAS (1) · KLAS → KAPA (1)

  • KLAS → KAPA28 Aug 2026 · 1h 19m
  • KAPA → KLAS26 Aug 2026 · 1h 24m
  • … → KAPA25 Jun 2026 · 6h 07m
  • … → KAPA22 Jun 2026 · 6h 18m
  • … → KLAS22 Jun 2026 · 1h 28m

Showing the 5 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?
386Gulfstream G280 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 90% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N978MUSACTIVE
    GALENA SERVICES LLC
    2018 – 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

N978M — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N978M?

N978M is a Gulfstream G280, built in 2018. Sprinkle's record for N978M covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N978M currently active?

Registry records list N978M's status as Active, registered in United States — a Gulfstream G280.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N978M?

N978M carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2144, the serial assigned to this Gulfstream G280 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N978M?

N978M's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is ADA270 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Gulfstream G280 broadcasts.