Lockheed C-130 Hercules
18 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1954 to 1969; half of them date from 1957 or earlier. California has the most (9). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the C-130 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Turboprops
- Power
- Turboprop, 4 engines
- Common engines
- Allison T-56A-9 (6), Allison T56-A-15 Ser (3), Allison T56A11 Ser (1)
- Seats
- 9
- Maker on the register
- Lockheed
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 18, 1989; newest February 27, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 10 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: California Dept Of Forestry And Fire Protection · Csc Delaware Trust CO Trustee · Coulson Aviation USA INC
Accident history NTSB records · 4 cases since 1982, 3 fatal
The 4 most recent of 4 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
18 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Lockheed C-130s?
California, with 9.
Who owns the Lockheed C-130?
100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 9 C-130A (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N131EC | Lockheed C-130A |
Pacific Aircraft Services LLC Saint Helens, Oregon |
Restricted | 2024-04-27 | Valid |
| N479TM | Lockheed C-130A |
Tbm INC Atwater, California |
None on file | 2019-05-30 | Valid |
| N133FF | Lockheed C-130A |
B&G Industries LLC Greybull, Wyoming |
None on file | 2017-08-21 | Valid |
| N120TG | Lockheed C-130A |
International Air Response INC Coolidge, Arizona |
Restricted | 2013-02-15 | Valid |
| N121TG | Lockheed C-130A |
International Air Response Coolidge, Arizona |
Restricted | 2007-05-10 | Valid |
| N531TB | Lockheed C-130A |
Tbm Atwater, California |
Restricted | 2006-11-09 | Valid |
| N118TG | Lockheed C-130A |
International Air Response INC Coolidge, Arizona |
Restricted | 1990-01-22 | Valid |
| N117TG | Lockheed C-130A |
International Air Response INC Coolidge, Arizona |
Restricted | 1989-10-13 | Valid |
| N466TM | Lockheed C-130A |
T B M INC Atwater, California |
Experimental | 1989-08-18 | Valid |