Travel Air 16
5 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1931 to 1936; half of them date from 1932 or earlier. Virginia has the most (2). 20% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 16 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Wright 540 (3), Kinner B5 Series (1)
- Seats
- 3
- Cruise speed
- about 98 mph
- Maker on the register
- Travel Air
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 11, 2006; newest August 25, 2015
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
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: Liberty University School Of Aeronautics
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Travel Air 16 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
5 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Travel Air 16s?
Virginia, with 2.
Who owns the Travel Air 16?
20% 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 · 5
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N12337 | Travel Air 16-E |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2015-08-25 | Valid |
| N422W | Travel Air 16-K |
Liberty University School Of Aeronautics Lynchburg, Virginia |
Standard | 2014-03-05 | Valid |
| N71068 | Travel Air 16-E |
Co-owned owner Missouri |
Standard | 2012-12-27 | Valid |
| N12380 | Travel Air 16-E |
Co-owned owner Florida |
Standard | 2010-09-22 | Valid |
| N421W | Travel Air 16-K |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2006-01-11 | Valid |