Observed arrival · 2026-10-22
CheckAero keeps the tail-number paper trail together
A free lookup page for U.S. aircraft records, searchable by tail number, serial number, or Mode S code.
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- Aircraft owners, pilots, and people identifying U.S. aircraft
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- The lookup also accepts six-character Mode S codes and amateur-radio call signs.
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The homepage says aircraft records combine FAA registry fields with earlier registrations, NTSB accident records, and nearby public airports. Searches can be entered as an N-number, serial number, or six-character Mode S hex; the same box also accepts amateur-radio call signs and presents FCC license status. The page lists a seven-year aircraft registration term, a six-month renewal window, and a $5 renewal fee. It labels its FAA registry data as updated daily.
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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.
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