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N-numbers freeing up in October 2026

3,205 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 Jul 2, 2026.

Page 3 of 7 (500 tails per page, ordered by purge date).

Oct 13, 2026122 tails

Oct 14, 202644 tails

Oct 15, 202684 tails

Oct 16, 2026113 tails

Oct 17, 202656 tails

Oct 18, 202681 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.