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63-8873

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Representative photo of a Boeing C-135Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
This aircraft is a
Boeing C-135
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Flight activity

(1 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
0
Last seen
1 Jul 2026
Tracked since
9 Jun 2026

Showing the 0 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?
438Boeing C-135 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 91% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • 63-8873USACTIVE
    United States Air Force
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63-8873 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is 63-8873?

63-8873 is a Boeing C-135. Sprinkle's record for 63-8873 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is 63-8873 currently active?

Registry records list 63-8873's status as Active, registered in United States — a Boeing C-135.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of 63-8873?

63-8873 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 18721, the serial assigned to this Boeing C-135 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for 63-8873?

63-8873's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AE07C4 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Boeing C-135 broadcasts.