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N98456

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This aircraft is a
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

(13 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
7
Last 90 days
9
Last seen
24 Oct 2026
Tracked since
16 May 2026

Frequent routes: KALM → KALM (7) · KABQ → KALM (1) · KALM → KABQ (1)

  • KALM → KALM24 Oct 2026 · 0h 39m
  • KALM → KALM24 Oct 2026 · 0h 40m
  • KALM → KALM24 Oct 2026 · 0h 34m
  • KALM → KALM24 Oct 2026 · 0h 57m
  • KALM → KALM12 Oct 2026 · 1h 08m
  • KALM → KALM26 Sept 2026 · 2h 12m
  • KALM → KALM26 Sept 2026 · 2h 02m
  • KABQ → KALM20 Sept 2026 · 1h 33m
  • KALM → KABQ19 Sept 2026 · 1h 32m
  • … → KABQ28 Jun 2026 · 0h 54m

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?
29,911Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N98456USACTIVE
    CIVIL AIR PATROL INC
    1988 – 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

N98456 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N98456?

N98456 is a Cessna 172. Sprinkle's record for N98456 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N98456 currently active?

Registry records list N98456's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N98456?

N98456 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17276293, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N98456?

N98456's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is ADBD26 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.