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Quickly access comprehensive FAA aircraft registration details, including owner, make, model, and status. Offers advanced features for fleet management, accident reports, and maintenance history with a PRO subscription.
What's New in TailNumber
1.0.6
May 11, 2026
Export any aircraft as a polished PDF report (Pro) — full registration, aircraft specs, and safety summary in one tap, ready to email, AirDrop, save, or print. First-time users now get a “Try a sample” card on the home screen with three hand-picked aircraft (Musk's Gulfstream, an American Airlines CRJ with full maintenance history, and the historic B-17 “Texas Raiders”) so it's instantly clear what TailNumber can do. Behind the scenes: wired up over-the-air JS updates so small fixes can ship between App Store releases.
MoreSubscription plans
TailNumber Pro - Monthly
Full Registry + NTSB/SDR safety data + Airmen Search.
FAQ
What information does TailNumber provide for an aircraft?
TailNumber provides full FAA registration details including owner, make/model, serial number, engine details, current owner, registration status, and expiration/airworthiness dates. It also offers lookup for deregistered and reserved N-numbers.
What are the PRO features in TailNumber?
PRO features include searching by owner/company name to find entire fleets, a fleet watchlist with push alerts, NTSB accident/incident search with narratives, FAA Service Difficulty Reports for maintenance history, and Airmen certificate search.
How often is the data in TailNumber updated?
Data is ingested daily from various FAA and NTSB databases and updated on a weekly cadence. This ensures you have access to the latest public record information.
Can I use TailNumber offline?
Yes, TailNumber is built with an offline-first approach, providing a responsive experience even without an internet connection. This is ideal for use on the ramp.
What is the cost of TailNumber?
The basic version of TailNumber is free, offering full FAA registration lookup. The PRO version is available via subscription with a 7-day free trial, costing $4.99/month or $29.99/year.
How do I cancel my TailNumber PRO subscription?
You can cancel your TailNumber PRO subscription anytime through your App Store account settings. The subscription offers monthly and annual plans with significant savings on the annual option.
Is TailNumber available on all devices?
Based on the provided data, TailNumber is currently supported on iPhone and iPod. Cross-device watchlist sync is available with optional email sign-in for PRO users.
Does TailNumber have ads?
No, the application does not contain advertisements. The free version provides core functionality, while advanced features are unlocked through a paid PRO subscription.