2,869 reserved N-numbers have FAA purge dates in December 2026. If the holder doesn't renew before the purge date, the FAA releases the tail back to the public — and anyone can reserve it for $10 a year.
A purge date is a scheduled release, not a guarantee: holders can renew right up to the date. Check any tail on its purge day to see if it actually freed up. From FAA data dated Aug 21, 2026.
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Check any N-number against the FAA registry and reserved list — instantly see if it's available, taken, or reserved and when it frees up.