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N-numbers freeing up in December 2028

349 reserved N-numbers have FAA purge dates in December 2028. 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 Jul 1, 2026.

Dec 1, 202813 tails

Dec 2, 202818 tails

Dec 4, 202813 tails

Dec 5, 20288 tails

Dec 6, 202810 tails

Dec 7, 202815 tails

Dec 8, 202815 tails

Dec 9, 20284 tails

Dec 10, 20281 tail

Dec 11, 202851 tails

Dec 12, 202812 tails

Dec 13, 20284 tails

Dec 14, 20288 tails

Dec 15, 20289 tails

Dec 16, 202813 tails

Dec 17, 20281 tail

Dec 18, 202812 tails

Dec 19, 20287 tails

Dec 20, 202811 tails

Dec 21, 202813 tails

Dec 22, 20284 tails

Dec 23, 20281 tail

Dec 24, 20283 tails

Dec 26, 202839 tails

Dec 27, 20286 tails

Dec 28, 20283 tails

Dec 29, 20287 tails

Dec 30, 202843 tails

Dec 31, 20285 tails

Want a specific tail instead?

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.