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
Virginia2Washington1Missouri1Florida1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual2 (40%)Co-owned2 (40%)Corporation1 (20%)
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
Valid5 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard5 (100%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Liberty University School Of Aeronautics1
Fleet pages: Liberty University School Of Aeronautics
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 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 · 2 16-K (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N422W | Travel Air 16-K |
Liberty University School Of Aeronautics Lynchburg, Virginia |
Standard | 2014-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N421W | Travel Air 16-K |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2006-01-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |