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VH-JFQ

Built 2003 · registered AU

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VH-JFQ — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Mbb BK 117Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Marius Vassnes · CC BY-SA 4.0
This aircraft is a
Mbb BK 117
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
350 nm
Cruise speed
135 kt
Max speed
150 kt
Service ceiling
18,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
3,600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
760 L
Dimensions
Length
13.0 m
Wingspan
—
Height
3.8 m
Capacity
Seats
13
Max passengers
13

Flight activity

(21 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
3
Last 90 days
14
Last seen
11 Nov 2026
Tracked since
3 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight22 Jun 2026 · 0h 12m
  • Tracked flight22 Jun 2026 · 0h 47m

Showing the 2 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?
649Mbb BK 117 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 94% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-JFQAUACTIVE
    ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE OF AUSTRALIA (WESTERN OPERATIONS)
    2021 – 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-JFQ — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-JFQ?

VH-JFQ is a Mbb BK 117, built in 2003. Sprinkle's record for VH-JFQ covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-JFQ currently active?

Registry records list VH-JFQ's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Mbb BK 117.

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

VH-JFQ carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 9027, the serial assigned to this Mbb BK 117 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-JFQ's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C2E54 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Mbb BK 117 broadcasts.