N304VS - 1981 Gates Learjet 25D Aircraft Registration

LJ25

1981 GATES LEARJET 25D

Aircraft Description

N304VS is a 1981 Gates Learjet 25D, a twin-engine turbo-jet aircraft registered to Calspan Corp in Buffalo, NY. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on June 8, 2006. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Ge CJ-610-8A engine producing 2950 pounds of thrust, N304VS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3301A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N304VS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.1894, -76.3354 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N304VS was last updated on April 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Learjet, now part of Bombardier Aviation, produced lightweight, fast business jets that became synonymous with private aviation. From the original Lear 23 to the Learjet 75 Liberty, the brand symbolizes speed and luxury in business aviation. AviatorDB tracks 19 Gates Learjet aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 25D model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N304VS. 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
1981
Manufacturer
GATES LEARJET
Model
25D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
390 mph
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 5, 2025
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 8, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
CALSPAN CORP
Address
4455 GENESEE ST
City
BUFFALO
State / Zip Code
New York14225-1928
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
CJ-610-8A
Thrust
2950 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50630032
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3301A

Additional Details

Registration
N304VS
Serial Number
354
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00122105

Last Known Position

Date
April 28, 2026 (UTC 23:15:43)
Airport
Latitude
43.109482
Longitude
-78.933829

Data Source

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

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