N1979L - Gulfstream Aerospace G-iv Aircraft Registration

GLF4

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-IV

Aircraft Description

N1979L is a Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Mga Spa LLC in Chatsworth, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 10, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on February 9, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Rolls-royc TAY 611-8 engine producing 13850 pounds of thrust, N1979L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A185CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1979L was last tracked by AviatorDB near Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS) on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1979L was last updated on April 21, 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 N1979L. 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
Manufacturer
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
Model
G-IV
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
GLF4GIV SP
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 10, 2002
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 9, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
MGA SPA LLC
Address
ATTN GENERAL COUNSEL
9220 WINNETKA AVE
City
CHATSWORTH
State / Zip Code
California91311-8172
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
TAY 611-8
Thrust
13850 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50302712
Mode S Code (Hex)
A185CA

Additional Details

Registration
N1979L
Serial Number
1480
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00484004

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 02:13:35)
Airport
Latitude
20.784224
Longitude
-156.510731

Data Source

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

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