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Lockheed WP-3D

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Last known — 3 days ago NOAA42
Observed 2026-06-03 13:16:16 MST
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Ground speed
224 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,825 ft
Track
359.0°
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Lat 32.57991, Lng -97.36430
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5269902

Lockheed WP-3D
Engines: 4
Type: turboprop
Seats: 21
Cruise: 120 KTAS
Category: Standard
Engine type: Turbo-prop (code 2)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N42RF
Serial Number: 5622
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 5269902
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-prop (2)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51175303
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A4FAC3
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Registrant

United States Department Of Commerce
3450 Flightline Dr
Lakeland, FL, 338112836
FAA Region: 7
Additional Names
NOAA AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS CENTER
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS CENTER

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 26, 1976
Expiration Jul 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 18, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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