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N2879W

Built 1979 · registered US

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Piper PA-28
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
910 nm
Cruise speed
172 kt
Max speed
177 kt
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
Takeoff distance
500 m
Landing distance
480 m
Weights
MTOW
1,300 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
250 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
10.8 m
Height
2.5 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(13 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
2
Last 90 days
5
Last seen
8 Nov 2026
Tracked since
30 May 2026
  • Tracked flight8 Nov 2026 · 1h 48m
  • Tracked flight7 Nov 2026 · 2h 07m
  • Tracked flight3 Sept 2026 · 0h 17m
  • Tracked flight3 Sept 2026 · 0h 09m
  • Tracked flight22 Aug 2026 · 2h 54m
  • Tracked flight2 Jul 2026 · 0h 08m
  • Tracked flight13 Jun 2026 · 2h 14m
  • Tracked flight6 Jun 2026 · 1h 45m
  • Tracked flight3 Jun 2026 · 0h 05m
  • Tracked flight3 Jun 2026 · 0h 07m

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?
24,889Piper PA-28 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N2879WUSACTIVE
    EVENSON PAUL S
    2020 – 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

N2879W — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N2879W?

N2879W is a Piper PA-28, built in 1979. Sprinkle's record for N2879W covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N2879W currently active?

Registry records list N2879W's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper PA-28.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N2879W?

N2879W carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 28R-7931239, the serial assigned to this Piper PA-28 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N2879W?

N2879W's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A2EBA4 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper PA-28 broadcasts.