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HB-JWA

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Canadair 601-3
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
3,400 nm
Cruise speed
432 kt
Max speed
488 kt
Service ceiling
45,000 ft
Takeoff distance
1730 m
Landing distance
1000 m
Weights
MTOW
19,500 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
9,000 L
Dimensions
Length
20.8 m
Wingspan
19.6 m
Height
6.3 m
Capacity
Seats
14
Max passengers
19

Flight activity

(347 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
31
Last 90 days
181
Last seen
13 Nov 2026
Tracked since
11 May 2026
  • Tracked flight13 Nov 2026 · 2h 50m
  • Tracked flight12 Nov 2026 · 10h 34m
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 7h 32m
  • … → KTEB10 Nov 2026 · 1h 16m
  • … → KBGR10 Nov 2026 · 7h 20m
  • Tracked flight10 Nov 2026 · 0h 29m
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 4h 30m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 0h 25m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 8h 05m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 3h 46m

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?
1,168Canadair 601-3 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 96% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • HB-JWACHACTIVE
    Schweizerische Luft-ambulanz Ag
    2018 – 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

Operator history

(1)
  • Swiss Air-Ambulance
    Operator
    2026 – present
HB-JWA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is HB-JWA?

HB-JWA is a Canadair 601-3. Sprinkle's record for HB-JWA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is HB-JWA currently active?

Registry records list HB-JWA's status as Active, registered in Switzerland — a Canadair 601-3.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of HB-JWA?

HB-JWA carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 6092, the serial assigned to this Canadair 601-3 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for HB-JWA?

HB-JWA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 4B1A00 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Canadair 601-3 broadcasts.