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N486DF

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N486DF — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Sikorsky S-70Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikidata (Q1150702) / Wikimedia Commons
This aircraft is a
Sikorsky S-70(H60)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
320 nm
Cruise speed
145 kt
Max speed
160 kt
Service ceiling
19,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
9,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
2,230 L
Dimensions
Length
15.2 m
Wingspan
—
Height
5.1 m
Capacity
Seats
14
Max passengers
14

Flight activity

(3 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
3
Last 90 days
3
Last seen
23 Oct 2026
Tracked since
23 Oct 2026

Frequent routes: KMCC → KMCC (2)

  • KMCC → KMCC23 Oct 2026 · 0h 07m

Showing the 1 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?
53Sikorsky S-70 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 65% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N486DFUSACTIVE
    CALIFORNIA DEPT OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION
    2023 – 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

N486DF — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N486DF?

N486DF is a Sikorsky S-70. Sprinkle's record for N486DF covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N486DF currently active?

Registry records list N486DF's status as Active, registered in United States — a Sikorsky S-70.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N486DF?

N486DF carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 704048, the serial assigned to this Sikorsky S-70 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N486DF?

N486DF's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A5FF34 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Sikorsky S-70 broadcasts.