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N-numbers freeing up in May 2027

4,021 reserved N-numbers have FAA purge dates in May 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 9 (500 tails per page, ordered by purge date).

May 1, 202768 tails

May 2, 202756 tails

May 3, 2027182 tails

May 4, 202777 tails

May 5, 202765 tails

May 6, 202733 tails

May 7, 202719 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.