🚀 FAA Aircraft Registry (N-Number) Scraper

Supercharge your aircraft research with our comprehensive FAA Aircraft Registry scraper! Automate collection of detailed aircraft data with advanced filtering capabilities. Get complete aircraft information, ownership details, technical specifications, and registration data from the official FAA Aircraft Registry. Perfect for aviation professionals, researchers, investors, and industry analysts who need accurate, up-to-date aircraft intelligence without manual work.

Target Audience: Aviation professionals, aircraft brokers, researchers, investors, and industry analysts
Primary Use Cases: Aircraft research, market analysis, ownership tracking, compliance monitoring, and investment due diligence

What Does FAA Aircraft Registry Scraper Do?

This tool collects comprehensive aircraft data from https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry, supporting both specific aircraft lookups and broad market research. It delivers:

• Aircraft Identification (N-Number, make, model, serial number, year)
• Registered Owner Details (complete owner information with street, city, state, county, zip, country)
• Technical Specifications (engine manufacturer, model, count, type, aircraft weight, category, class)
• Registration Data (status, dates, certificates, registration type, last actions)
• Airworthiness Information (certificate type, airworthiness date, type certificate details)
• Location Information (base location, city, state, country)
• Advanced Data (Mode S codes, fractional ownership, dealer status, kit information)
• Metadata (scraped timestamp for data freshness)

Business Value: This data helps aviation professionals make informed decisions about aircraft purchases, track ownership changes, monitor compliance, and conduct market research efficiently.

How to use the FAA Aircraft Registry Scraper - Full Demo

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Watch this 3-minute demo to see how easy it is to get started!

Input

To start FAA Aircraft Registry web scraping, simply fill in the input form. You can scrape FAA Aircraft Registry based on:

• nNumber - Enter a specific aircraft N-Number to search for (e.g., 'N12345'). Leave empty to search by other criteria.
• aircraftMake - Enter aircraft manufacturer (e.g., 'Cessna', 'Boeing', 'Airbus'). Leave empty to include all makes.
• aircraftModel - Enter aircraft model (e.g., '172', '737', 'A320'). Leave empty to include all models.
• ownerName - Enter owner name or company name to search for. Leave empty to include all owners.
• serialNumber - Enter aircraft serial number to search for. Leave empty to include all serial numbers.
• aircraftCategory - Select aircraft categories to filter by (optional). Leave empty to include all categories.
• aircraftClass - Select aircraft classes to filter by (optional). Leave empty to include all classes.
• registrationStatus - Select registration status to filter by (optional). Leave empty to include all statuses.
• state - Enter state abbreviation (e.g., 'CA', 'TX') or country to filter by. Leave empty to include all locations.
• county - Enter county name to filter by (e.g., 'CITRUS', 'ORANGE'). Leave empty to include all counties.
• yearFrom/yearTo - Set year range for aircraft manufacture (optional). Leave empty for no year restrictions.
• maxItems - Maximum number of aircraft to collect (optional). Leave empty for unlimited (paid users only). Free users must specify this parameter and are limited to 100 items.

Here's what the filled-out input schema looks like:

And here it is written in JSON:

{
    "nNumber": "10253",
    "aircraftMake": "",
    "aircraftModel": "",
    "ownerName": "",
    "serialNumber": "",
    "aircraftCategory": [],
    "aircraftClass": [],
    "registrationStatus": [],
    "state": "FL",
    "county": "CITRUS",
    "yearFrom": null,
    "yearTo": null,
    "maxItems": 5
}

Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with the output. The length of the dataset depends on the amount of results you've set. You can download those results as an Excel, HTML, XML, JSON, and CSV document.

Here's an example of scraped FAA Aircraft Registry data you'll get if you decide to scrape aircraft in Citrus County, Florida:

{
    "nNumber": "N10253",
    "aircraftMake": "GRUMMAN",
    "aircraftModel": "G-164",
    "aircraftSerialNumber": "53",
    "aircraftYear": 1960,
    "registeredOwnerName": "SIPOS RICHARD",
    "registeredOwnerStreet": "5778 S GARCIA RD",
    "registeredOwnerCity": "HOMOSASSA",
    "registeredOwnerState": "FL",
    "registeredOwnerStateFull": "FLORIDA",
    "registeredOwnerCounty": "CITRUS",
    "registeredOwnerZipCode": "34448-4315",
    "registeredOwnerCountry": "US",
    "registeredOwnerCountryFull": "UNITED STATES",
    "registrationStatus": "Valid",
    "registrationDate": "07/26/2017",
    "registrationExpirationDate": "07/31/2027",
    "aircraftCategory": "Airplane",
    "aircraftClass": "Fixed Wing Single-Engine",
    "aircraftWeight": 12499,
    "engineManufacturer": "LYCOMING",
    "engineModel": "R680E SERIES",
    "engineCount": 1,
    "engineType": "Reciprocating",
    "airworthinessCertificate": "Standard",
    "airworthinessDate": "04/10/1962",
    "typeCertificate": "A-2",
    "typeCertificateDataSheet": "None",
    "typeCertificateHolder": "None",
    "registrationType": "Co-Owned",
    "baseLocation": "HOMOSASSA, FL",
    "baseCity": "HOMOSASSA",
    "baseState": "FL",
    "baseCountry": "United States",
    "lastActionDate": "07/26/2017",
    "lastActionType": "Registration",
    "kitManufacturer": null,
    "kitModel": null,
    "kitSerialNumber": null,
    "modeSCode": "50007505",
    "modeSCodeHex": "A00F45",
    "fractionalOwnership": null,
    "dealer": null,
    "scrapedTimestamp": "2025-10-09T14:43:06.725Z"
}

What You Get:

• Aircraft Identification: N-Number, make, model, serial number, year
• Registered Owner Details: Complete owner information including name, street address, city, state (abbreviated and full), county, zip code, country (abbreviated and full)
• Technical Specifications: Engine manufacturer, model, count, type, aircraft weight, category, class
• Registration Information: Status, registration date, expiration date, registration type, last action details
• Airworthiness Data: Certificate type, airworthiness date, type certificate, data sheet, holder information
• Location Information: Base location, city, state, country
• Advanced Data: Mode S codes (both octal and hexadecimal), fractional ownership status, dealer status, kit information
• Metadata: Scraped timestamp for data freshness tracking

Download Options: CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy analysis

Why Choose the FAA Aircraft Registry Scraper?

• 🎯 Comprehensive Data: Get all available aircraft information in one place, including ownership, technical specs, and registration details
• ⚡ Time Savings: Save hours of manual research by automating data collection from the FAA registry
• 💰 Cost Effective: Fraction of the cost of hiring aviation consultants or manual research teams
• 🛡️ Reliable Source: Direct access to official FAA Aircraft Registry data ensures accuracy and compliance
• 📊 Market Intelligence: Track aircraft ownership changes, market trends, and investment opportunities

Time Savings: Save 10+ hours per research project compared to manual FAA registry searches
Cost Efficiency: 90% less expensive than hiring aviation research consultants

How to Use

1. 📱 Sign Up: Create a free Apify account (takes 2 minutes)
2. 🎯 Set Your Parameters: Add your search criteria (N-Number, make, model, owner, etc.)
3. 🚀 Run It: Click "Start" and let it collect your aircraft data
4. 📊 Download Data: Get your results in the "Dataset" tab as CSV, Excel, or JSON

Total Time: 5 minutes setup + automated data collection
No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click

Business Use Cases

Aircraft Brokers:

• Track aircraft ownership changes and market availability
• Identify potential sellers and buyers
• Monitor competitor aircraft portfolios

Aviation Investors:

• Research aircraft values and market trends
• Track fleet ownership and consolidation
• Identify investment opportunities

Insurance Companies:

• Verify aircraft ownership and registration status
• Monitor fleet changes for policy updates
• Conduct risk assessments

Aircraft Manufacturers:

• Track aircraft deliveries and registrations
• Monitor market penetration and competition
• Analyze customer base and ownership patterns

Aviation Consultants:

• Provide comprehensive aircraft research services
• Support due diligence for aircraft transactions
• Create market analysis reports

Compliance Officers:

• Monitor aircraft registration status
• Track ownership changes for regulatory compliance
• Verify aircraft airworthiness certificates

Using FAA Aircraft Registry Scraper with the Apify API

For advanced users who want to automate this process, you can control the scraper programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to schedule regular data collection and integrate with your existing business tools.

• Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package
• Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package
• See the Apify API reference for full details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does it cost? A: FAA Aircraft Registry Scraper uses the Pay-per-event pricing model. You're charged a fixed price for specific events. Your costs can, therefore, be easily calculated. Here's the pricing breakdown:

✅ Actor start – $0.005

✅ Dataset item – $0.005 per result

Q: How accurate is the data? A: The data comes directly from the official FAA Aircraft Registry, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with federal aviation records.

Q: Can I schedule regular runs? A: Yes! You can set up automated runs to monitor aircraft ownership changes, track new registrations, or update your database regularly.

Q: What if I need help? A: Our support team is here to help you get the most out of this tool. Contact us through the Apify platform for assistance.

Q: Is my data secure? A: Yes, all data processing is done securely on Apify's platform, and your results are stored safely in your private dataset.

Integrate FAA Aircraft Registry Scraper with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, FAA Aircraft Registry Scraper can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.

These includes:

• Make
• Zapier
• Slack
• Airbyte
• GitHub
• Google Drive
• and much more.

Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever FAA Aircraft Registry Scraper successfully finishes a run.

Need Help? Our support team is here to help you get the most out of this tool.