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VP-CUA

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Representative photo of a Gulfstream 1159Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Gulfstream G550
This aircraft is a
Gulfstream 1159
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
4,220 nm
Cruise speed
458 kt
Max speed
509 kt
Service ceiling
45,000 ft
Takeoff distance
1662 m
Landing distance
1032 m
Weights
MTOW
33,200 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
16,600 L
Dimensions
Length
26.9 m
Wingspan
23.7 m
Height
7.4 m
Capacity
Seats
26
Max passengers
26

Flight activity

(32 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
11
Last 90 days
23
Last seen
25 Oct 2026
Tracked since
10 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight24 Oct 2026 · 1h 45m
  • Tracked flight24 Oct 2026 · 11h 37m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 1h 04m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · —
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 3h 35m
  • KEWR → …19 Oct 2026 · 3h 36m
  • Tracked flight4 Sept 2026 · 7h 28m
  • Tracked flight24 Aug 2026 · 0h 44m
  • Tracked flight19 Aug 2026 · 0h 25m
  • … → KEWR10 Aug 2026 · 6h 50m

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?
2,017Gulfstream 1159 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 98% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VP-CUAGBACTIVE
    Unknown owner
    —

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

Operator history

(1)
  • Japan Air System
    Operator
    2026 – present
VP-CUA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VP-CUA?

VP-CUA is a Gulfstream 1159. Sprinkle's record for VP-CUA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VP-CUA currently active?

Registry records list VP-CUA's status as Active, registered in United Kingdom — a Gulfstream 1159.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VP-CUA?

VP-CUA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 424771 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Gulfstream 1159 broadcasts.

Are there manuals available for the Gulfstream 1159?

Sprinkle holds 14 manuals for the Gulfstream 1159, the model VP-CUA belongs to — POH, checklists and performance data where published.