Speed and altitudeCessna 172 Skyhawk
Cessna 172 Skyhawk C-GKTF records 193.1 knots in summer comparison
The previous best was 146.6 knots. The comparison covers retained reports of the type, not a global speed record.
C-GKTF recorded a ground speed of 193.1 knots on July 6, 2026, topping the previous summer best of 146.6 knots in this collection. The aircraft database lists the aircraft as a Cessna 172 Skyhawk built in 2019. The summer comparison began on June 1, 2026.
The Skyhawk is a single-engine piston aircraft with a high wing and tricycle landing gear. That gives the reading a familiar light-aircraft context, but ground speed includes the effect of wind. This result covers only retained reports of the type since the comparison began; it does not establish the aircraft's airspeed or a performance limit.
About the Cessna 172 Skyhawk
- The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a piston aircraft with one engine and a high wing.
- The Cessna 172 Skyhawk has tricycle landing gear rather than a tailwheel.
Recorded data for C-GKTF
| Observed | to |
|---|---|
| Event type | Performance |
| Recorded source | ADS-B, ICAO address |
| Post date | |
| Last revised |
| Aircraft type | CESSNA 172 Skyhawk |
|---|---|
| Type designator | C172 |
| Tail number (registration) | C-GKTF |
| Callsign | CGKTF |
| ICAO address | C06104 |
Measurements
Displayed measurements may be rounded.
| Ground speed | 193.1 kn |
|---|---|
| Archived altitude; reference not retained | 10,925 ft |
| Callsign | CGKTF |
|---|---|
| Transponder code | 1035 |
Record details
Public event ID: b0ed4358-466e-4d.
Record revision: 3.
Evidence version: fcd70a4b7ea9c584.