N17KW - 1999 Gulfstream Aerospace G-iv Aircraft Registration

GLF4

1999 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-IV

Aircraft Description

N17KW is a 1999 Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Wcs INC in Troy, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 28, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2014. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Rolls-royc TAY 611SER engine producing 12450 pounds of thrust, N17KW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A117CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N17KW was last tracked by AviatorDB near San Diego International Airport (KSAN) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N17KW was last updated on March 17, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics based in Savannah, Georgia, manufactures some of the world's most advanced business jets. From the G280 to the flagship G700, Gulfstream aircraft are known for their range, speed, and cabin luxury. AviatorDB tracks 1,226 Gulfstream Aerospace aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the G-IV model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N17KW. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1999
Manufacturer
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
Model
G-IV
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
GLF4GIV SP
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 28, 1999
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 16, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
WCS INC
Address
1 SANDERS RD
City
TROY
State / Zip Code
Alabama36081
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
TAY 611SER
Thrust
12450 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50213712
Mode S Code (Hex)
A117CA

Additional Details

Registration
N17KW
Serial Number
1361
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00117221

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 20:04:27)
Airport
Latitude
31.805001
Longitude
-85.95748

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC