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N878SM

Built 1997 · registered US

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ActiveManufacturer Gulfstream Model 1159 Variant G-IV
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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

(40 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
5
Last 90 days
22
Last seen
7 Nov 2026
Tracked since
5 Jun 2026

Frequent routes: KFTY → KFTY (9) · KFTY → KDPA (1) · KFTY → KMDW (1)

  • … → KFTY7 Nov 2026 · 4h 58m
  • KFTY → KFTY3 Nov 2026 · 4h 31m
  • KFTY → KROC30 Oct 2026 · 1h 40m
  • KFTY → KDPA30 Oct 2026 · 9h 33m
  • … → KFTY2 Oct 2026 · 9h 07m
  • KFTY → KFTY2 Oct 2026 · 9h 09m
  • KFTY → KFTY24 Sept 2026 · 2h 13m
  • KFTY → KFTY21 Sept 2026 · 2h 20m
  • … → KFTY18 Sept 2026 · 8h 57m
  • KFTY → KFTY18 Sept 2026 · 8h 59m

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?
2,020Gulfstream 1159 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

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  • N878SMUSACTIVE
    WORLD HEIR INC
    2020 – present

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N878SM — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N878SM?

N878SM is a Gulfstream 1159, built in 1997. Sprinkle's record for N878SM covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N878SM currently active?

Registry records list N878SM's status as Active, registered in United States — a Gulfstream 1159.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N878SM?

N878SM carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1319, the serial assigned to this Gulfstream 1159 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N878SM?

N878SM's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AC15AA — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Gulfstream 1159 broadcasts.