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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 2, 2026.

Page 4 of 7 (500 tails per page, ordered by purge date).

Jan 11, 202730 tails

Jan 12, 202741 tails

Jan 13, 2027169 tails

Jan 14, 202731 tails

Jan 15, 202764 tails

Jan 16, 202727 tails

Jan 17, 2027122 tails

Jan 18, 202716 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.