N452BA - 2018 Icon Aircraft INC A5 Aircraft Registration

A5

2018 ICON AIRCRAFT INC A5

Aircraft Description

N452BA is a 2018 Icon Aircraft INC A5, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Watson Tom in Houston, TX. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 13, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on April 8, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Rotax 912 IS engine producing 100 horsepower, N452BA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A579A4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N452BA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Aero Estates Airport (T25) on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N452BA was last updated on April 8, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The ICON A-5 represents a modern approach to recreational amphibious aviation, designed as an accessible light sport aircraft for adventure flying. First flown in July 2008 as a prototype, it is a high-wing, single-engine amphibian that seats two occupants in side-by-side configuration. Measuring over 23 feet in length with folding wings for trailering, the A-5 features advanced composite construction and spin-resistant aerodynamics. The aircraft is manufactured by ICON Aircraft, founded by Kirk Hawkins. AviatorDB tracks 204 Icon Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is A5.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N452BA. 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
2018
Manufacturer
ICON AIRCRAFT INC
Model
A5
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
A5A-5
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 13, 2018
Classification
Light Sport Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 8, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
WATSON TOM
Address
1321 UPLAND DR PMB 5507
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas77043-4718
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
912 IS
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51274644
Mode S Code (Hex)
A579A4

Additional Details

Registration
N452BA
Serial Number
00064
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01284862

Last Known Position

Date
March 17, 2026 (UTC 20:55:48)
Airport
Latitude
30.274429
Longitude
-81.794882

Data Source

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

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