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N-numbers freeing up in October 2028

382 reserved N-numbers have FAA purge dates in October 2028. 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.

Oct 1, 20283 tails

Oct 2, 202811 tails

Oct 3, 202847 tails

Oct 4, 202820 tails

Oct 5, 20288 tails

Oct 6, 20281 tail

Oct 7, 202848 tails

Oct 8, 20281 tail

Oct 9, 20289 tails

Oct 10, 20286 tails

Oct 11, 20287 tails

Oct 12, 202815 tails

Oct 13, 20282 tails

Oct 14, 20283 tails

Oct 15, 20282 tails

Oct 16, 20285 tails

Oct 17, 20288 tails

Oct 18, 20287 tails

Oct 19, 202812 tails

Oct 20, 20288 tails

Oct 21, 202848 tails

Oct 23, 20286 tails

Oct 24, 202812 tails

Oct 25, 202829 tails

Oct 26, 202819 tails

Oct 27, 20283 tails

Oct 28, 202829 tails

Oct 29, 20281 tail

Oct 30, 20285 tails

Oct 31, 20287 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.