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VH-NJL

Built 2021 · registered AU

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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

(192 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
59
Last 90 days
119
Last seen
21 Oct 2026
Tracked since
22 May 2026

Frequent routes: YLEG → YMEN (1)

  • Tracked flight16 Oct 2026 · 0h 45m
  • Tracked flight15 Oct 2026 · 6h 33m
  • Tracked flight15 Oct 2026 · 2h 14m
  • Tracked flight15 Oct 2026 · 19h 05m
  • Tracked flight15 Oct 2026 · 0h 14m
  • Tracked flight12 Oct 2026 · 6h 41m
  • Tracked flight11 Oct 2026 · 0h 42m
  • Tracked flight9 Oct 2026 · 3h 21m
  • Tracked flight9 Oct 2026 · 0h 53m
  • Tracked flight9 Oct 2026 · 2h 15m

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?
29,910Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-NJLAUACTIVE
    ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    2021 – 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-NJL — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-NJL?

VH-NJL is a Cessna 172, built in 2021. Sprinkle's record for VH-NJL covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-NJL currently active?

Registry records list VH-NJL's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Cessna 172.

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

VH-NJL carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 172S12691, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-NJL's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C431F — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.