N878GC - 2003 Gulfstream Aerospace Gv-sp (G550) Aircraft Registration

GLF5

2003 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE GV-SP (G550)

Aircraft Description

N878GC is a 2003 Gulfstream Aerospace GV-SP (G550), a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Graton Economic Development Authority in Rohnert Park, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 9, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on January 11, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Rolls Deut BR700-710C411 engine producing 15385 pounds of thrust, N878GC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC14A7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N878GC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N878GC was last updated on February 9, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Gulfstream G550, one of the most successful ultra-long-range business jets ever produced, revolutionized corporate aviation with its ability to connect any two cities worldwide nonstop. First flown in 2002, it was a low-wing twin-engine design powered by Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofans that could carry up to 19 passengers across 6,750 nautical miles. Stretching 96 feet 5 inches in length with a maximum cruise speed of 588 mph, it was manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, Georgia. AviatorDB tracks 1,226 Gulfstream Aerospace aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is GLF5.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N878GC. 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
2003
Manufacturer
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
Model
GV-SP (G550)
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
GLF5GV-SP (G550)
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 9, 2013
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 11, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
GRATON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Address
630 PARK CT
City
ROHNERT PARK
State / Zip Code
California94928-7906
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS DEUT
Engine Model
BR700-710C411
Thrust
15385 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
53012247
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC14A7

Additional Details

Registration
N878GC
Serial Number
5025
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
20
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
February 9, 2024
Last Update Date
February 9, 2024
Unique ID
00473956

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 23:11:41)
Airport
Latitude
38.746445
Longitude
-90.350353

Data Source

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

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