N259DH - Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

C500

CESSNA 500

Aircraft Description

N259DH is a Cessna 500, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Airnut LLC in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 3, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on January 12, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1A engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N259DH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27940 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N259DH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.1965, -80.1913 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N259DH was last updated on January 12, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 500 Citation I, America's first truly affordable business jet, democratized corporate aviation by offering jet performance at turboprop prices. First flown on September 15, 1969, it featured straight wings, twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D turbofan engines, and seating for up to eight passengers. With a maximum speed of 411 mph and range of 1,528 miles, the Citation I measured over 43 feet in length with a wing area of 278.5 square feet. Built by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, it launched the world's most successful business jet family. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C500.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N259DH. 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
CESSNA
Model
500
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C500500 Citation 1
Cruise Speed
301 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 3, 1999
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 12, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
AIRNUT LLC
Address
612 W 20TH AVE
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99503-1838
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
JT15D-1A
Thrust
2200 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50474500
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27940

Additional Details

Registration
N259DH
Serial Number
5000259
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 12, 2024
Last Update Date
January 12, 2024
Unique ID
00441324

Last Known Position

Date
April 21, 2026 (UTC 20:15:48)
Airport
Latitude
26.196854
Longitude
-80.188535

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC