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N-numbers freeing up in October 2026

2,350 reserved N-numbers have FAA purge dates in October 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 22, 2026.

Page 1 of 5 (500 tails per page, ordered by purge date).

Oct 1, 202615 tails

Oct 2, 2026256 tails

Oct 3, 202627 tails

Oct 4, 202645 tails

Oct 5, 202666 tails

Oct 6, 202672 tails

Oct 7, 202616 tails

Oct 8, 20263 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.