Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18
9 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. 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 FA-18 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Business jets
- Power
- Turbojet, 2 engines
- Seats
- 2
- Maker on the register
- Mcdonnell Douglas
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 23, 2001; newest July 13, 2023
Where they are owner's state
California9
Who owns them registrant type
Government9 (100%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 9 with no year on file
No data
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid9 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
None on file9 (100%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center7NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Researh Center1NASA1
Fleet pages: NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
9 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18s?
California, with 9.
Who owns the Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18?
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 · 3 FA-18A (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N843NA | Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18A |
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Researh Center Edwards, California |
None on file | 2001-07-23 | Valid |
| N850NA | Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18A |
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, California |
None on file | 2001-07-23 | Valid |
| N853NA | Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18A |
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, California |
None on file | 2001-07-23 | Valid |