N389KB is a 2025 Kubicek Factory S R O BB18XR (balloon) with serial number 2443, registered in Kyle, TX. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until May 31, 2032; the renewal window opens on Nov 30, 2031. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (balloon), issued Jun 5, 2025. It is one of 10 BB18XR aircraft in the FAA registry, 1 of them registered in Texas.
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Registration expiresMay 31, 2032
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- May 31, 2032
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Kyle, TX
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- San Antonio FSDO (SAT FSDO) · (210) 308-3300 or (800) 292-2023
- Certificate issued
- May 29, 2025
- Last FAA action
- May 29, 2025
- Mode S code (hex)
- A47D9C
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51076634
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- KUBICEK FACTORY S R O
- Model
- BB18XR
- Year manufactured
- 2025
- Serial number
- 2443
- Aircraft type
- Balloon
- Engine type
- None
- Engines / seats
- - / 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Jun 5, 2025
- Approved operations
- Balloon
Public airports near Kyle
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Regional Austin, TX | KHYI | 7 mi | Towered | 100LL, A+ |
| Lockhart Municipal Lockhart, TX | 50R | 16 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Austin-Bergstrom International Austin, TX | KAUS | 19 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.