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VH-IYK

Built 2016 · registered AU

589 registered

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VH-IYK — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a DE Havilland Canada 8-400Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Cp9asngf · CC BY-SA 3.0
This aircraft is a
DE Havilland Canada 8-400(DH8D)
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,290 nm
Cruise speed
—
Max speed
350 kt
Service ceiling
27,000 ft
Takeoff distance
1220 m
Landing distance
1293 m
Weights
MTOW
28,600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
6,710 L
Dimensions
Length
33.0 m
Wingspan
28.5 m
Height
8.2 m
Capacity
Seats
78
Max passengers
78

Flight activity

(198 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
47
Last 90 days
102
Last seen
13 Nov 2026
Tracked since
12 May 2026

Frequent routes: YPPH → YPYF (1)

  • Tracked flight12 Nov 2026 · 4h 24m
  • Tracked flight12 Nov 2026 · 3h 35m
  • Tracked flight12 Nov 2026 · 1h 19m
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 1h 00m
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 3h 21m
  • Tracked flight10 Nov 2026 · 3h 20m
  • Tracked flight10 Nov 2026 · 3h 56m
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 2h 41m
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 3h 14m
  • Tracked flight8 Nov 2026 · 6h 17m

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?
589DE Havilland Canada 8-400 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 93% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-IYKAUACTIVE
    INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION
    2024 – 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

VH-IYK — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-IYK?

VH-IYK is a DE Havilland Canada 8-400, built in 2016. Sprinkle's record for VH-IYK covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-IYK currently active?

Registry records list VH-IYK's status as Active, registered in Australia — a DE Havilland Canada 8-400.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-IYK?

VH-IYK carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4538, the serial assigned to this DE Havilland Canada 8-400 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-IYK?

VH-IYK's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C2BEA — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this DE Havilland Canada 8-400 broadcasts.