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N-numbers freeing up in January 2027

3,013 reserved N-numbers have FAA purge dates in January 2027. 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.

Page 1 of 7 (500 tails per page, ordered by purge date).

Jan 1, 202779 tails

Jan 2, 202757 tails

Jan 3, 202772 tails

Jan 4, 202737 tails

Jan 5, 2027123 tails

Jan 6, 2027132 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.