Registry / Gates Learjet Corp. / 35A / N945W

Own N945W?

Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

+ Submit ownership claim →

We won't display your email publicly.

Helpful: bill of sale, registration certificate, insurance dec page. Names are auto-matched too — many claims auto-verify without a document.

Claims auto-verify when your name matches the FAA registrant. Otherwise an admin reviews — usually within 1 business day.

N945W V

Gates Learjet Corp. 35A · 1980 · Waterford, MI

FAA Registry ↗ FlightAware ↗ FlightRadar24 ↗ ADS-B Globe ↗

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N945W is a 1980 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A (serial 301), registered to Royal Air Freight Inc (corporation) in Waterford, MI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 1980 (46 years ago). It carries 2 Airesearch TFE731 SER engines rated at 3,500 lbf each (7,000 lbf total), the engine on 21% of registered Gates Learjet Corp. 35As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AD21AF. It is one of 138 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A aircraft on the FAA registry. Royal Air Freight Inc holds 52 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Royal Air Freight Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Waterford, MI
Serial number
301
Year built
1980 · 46 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AD21AF · 53220657 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 26, 2011
Airworthiness date
Feb 12, 1980
Last FAA activity
Mar 4, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
Central

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Airesearch TFE731 SER
Engine type
Turbo-jet
Rated thrust
3,500 lbf × 2 (7,000 lbf total)
FAA engine code
01518

26 of the 126 registered Gates Learjet Corp. 35A carry this engine (21%), across 13 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Community facts about N945W

Reported by pilots, owners and enthusiasts — community-reported and admin-checked before they publish. Always verify anything important against the aircraft's records.

Add a fact about N945W

Your email is used only to notify you about your submission — it's never shown publicly.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N945W.

Share your experience with N945W

Help other pilots, buyers and curious aviators. Reviews appear after a quick admin check.

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N945W (specific to this airplane — helps other pilots)
Would you fly this airplane again?
Recommended for (pick any)

20–2,000 characters

We won't display your email publicly.

No reviews yet — be the first.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Own N945W? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking recent positions on file

ICAO24: ad21af
Track N945W on external services
FlightAware FlightRadar24 ADS-B Exchange Globe ADS-B.lol Globe FAA Registry
Last known — 1 week ago RAX220
Observed 2026-09-17 07:55:57 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
424 kt
Altitude (baro)
43,000 ft
Track
206.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 29.96451, Lng -98.11923
Map loads when scrolled into view …
📸 Upload a photo of N945W

We won't display your email publicly.

Up to 10 photos per aircraft per uploader. Photos appear after admin approval.

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5170602

Gates Learjet Corp. 35A
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 10
Cruise: 348 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 01518

Manufacturer: Airesearch
Model: TFE731 SER
Type: Turbo-jet
Thrust: 3,500 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N945W
Serial Number: 301
Year Manufactured: 1980
ACFTREF Code: 5170602
Engine Code: 01518
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-fan (5)
Source: master

Documents & resources

Commonly available reference sources for the Gates Learjet Corp. 35A. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current, authoritative publication for your specific aircraft.

View the Gates Learjet Corp. 35A model overview, reviews & photos →

These are commonly available reference sources. FerryFlight Hub does not provide sample or generated documents on this page.

FerryFlight Hub is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any aircraft manufacturer, the FAA, or any document publisher. References are NOT for operational, navigational, or flight-planning use — always rely on the current, FAA-approved documentation for the specific aircraft. We link to official or publicly available sources and do not host or redistribute copyrighted material. Provided "as is," without warranty of any kind as to accuracy, completeness, or currency.

Report a problem with this document (wrong fitment, outdated, or copyright / takedown) · Full document policy

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53220657
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD21AF
ADS-B Exchange ↗ | FlightAware ↗

Registrant

Royal Air Freight Inc
Corporation
View all 52 aircraft registered to this owner →
2141 Airport Rd
Waterford, MI, 483271207
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 26, 2011
Airworthiness Feb 12, 1980
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a Gates Learjet Corp. 35A at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with 35A performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

FerryFlight connects you with experienced ferry pilots for domestic and international delivery flights.

Get a Quote

Other Gates Learjet Corp. 35A registrations

N108JN
Premier Jets Inc
1980
N108RB
Aerotrust Services Corp Trustee
1976
N11GJ
Global Jetcare Inc
1981
N129TK
Bankair Inc
1979
N12RP
Royal Air Freight Inc
1980
N133EJ
Hale William Trustee
1977
N135SH
Med Air LLC
1981
N136JP
Casmos LLC