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VH-A23

Built 2007 · registered AU

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Bell 206
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,100 nm
Cruise speed
389 kt
Max speed
420 kt
Service ceiling
41,000 ft
Takeoff distance
800 m
Landing distance
700 m
Weights
MTOW
4,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
345 L
Dimensions
Length
12.9 m
Wingspan
12.2 m
Height
4.5 m
Capacity
Seats
6
Max passengers
6

Flight activity

(48 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
8
Last 90 days
35
Last seen
8 Nov 2026
Tracked since
27 May 2026
  • Tracked flight8 Nov 2026 · 1h 19m
  • Tracked flight8 Nov 2026 · 2h 28m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 4h 19m
  • Tracked flight23 Oct 2026 · 0h 24m
  • Tracked flight23 Oct 2026 · 4h 27m
  • Tracked flight23 Oct 2026 · 0h 17m
  • Tracked flight30 Sept 2026 · 0h 17m
  • Tracked flight26 Sept 2026 · 1h 02m
  • Tracked flight25 Sept 2026 · 0h 45m
  • Tracked flight16 Sept 2026 · 10h 14m

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?
2,319Bell 206 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 99% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-A23AUACTIVE
    SIMS HELI HIRE PTY LTD
    2024 – 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

VH-A23 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-A23?

VH-A23 is a Bell 206, built in 2007. Sprinkle's record for VH-A23 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-A23 currently active?

Registry records list VH-A23's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Bell 206.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-A23?

VH-A23 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4643, the serial assigned to this Bell 206 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-A23?

VH-A23's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C040D — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Bell 206 broadcasts.