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N486FX

Built 2016 · registered US

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Representative photo of a Gulfstream 1159Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Gulfstream G550
This aircraft is a
Gulfstream 1159
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
4,220 nm
Cruise speed
458 kt
Max speed
509 kt
Service ceiling
45,000 ft
Takeoff distance
1662 m
Landing distance
1032 m
Weights
MTOW
33,200 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
16,600 L
Dimensions
Length
26.9 m
Wingspan
23.7 m
Height
7.4 m
Capacity
Seats
26
Max passengers
26

Flight activity

(223 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
44
Last 90 days
161
Last seen
13 Nov 2026
Tracked since
7 May 2026

Frequent routes: KTEB → KTEB (3) · KAPA → KDAL (1) · KAPA → KLAS (1)

  • … → KLRD12 Nov 2026 · 6h 06m
  • … → KSDL11 Nov 2026 · 8h 22m
  • KORL → KPDK11 Nov 2026 · 1h 06m
  • … → KORL10 Nov 2026 · 6h 08m
  • … → KTEB7 Nov 2026 · 6h 39m
  • KSJC → KCRQ5 Nov 2026 · 1h 06m
  • KRST → KSJC3 Nov 2026 · 3h 39m
  • … → KRST3 Nov 2026 · 3h 46m
  • KTPA → KGSO31 Oct 2026 · 1h 17m
  • KBKL → KPBI25 Oct 2026 · 2h 24m

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?
2,019Gulfstream 1159 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 98% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N486FXUSACTIVE
    BCI FLEXJET LLC
    2026 – 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)
  • Bombardier Business Jet Solutions
    Operator
    2026 – present
N486FX — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N486FX?

N486FX is a Gulfstream 1159, built in 2016. Sprinkle's record for N486FX covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N486FX currently active?

Registry records list N486FX's status as Active, registered in United States — a Gulfstream 1159.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N486FX?

N486FX carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4359, the serial assigned to this Gulfstream 1159 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N486FX?

N486FX's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A5FF76 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Gulfstream 1159 broadcasts.