N157NS
Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605
Bombardier Inc.
8 Hours
Duration of Flight
3732 NM
Range
470 MPH
Max Speed
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Aircraft Overview
At a glance
Basic Information
Year Manufactured
2010
Registration Number
N157NS
Serial Number
5859
Ownership
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO
Location
Atlanta, GA, US
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max Passengers
22
Range
3732 NM
Service Ceiling
41000 ft
Duration of Flight
8 Hours
Max Speed
470 MPH
Mode-S Code
A0E56D
Registration Country
US
Certificate Issued
Jan 13, 2012
Airworthiness Date
Jan 20, 2011
Reg. Expiration
Jan 31, 2028
Safety Record
N157NS
None found
| Date | From | To | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-20 | KORF Norfolk, VA, US | KBIS Bismarck, ND, US | Landed Landed | |
| 2021-01-20 | — | KROA Roanoke, VA, US | Landed Landed | |
| 2020-08-27 | — | KDPA West Chicago / Dupage, IL, US | Landed Landed | |
| 2017-02-10 | — | KFTY Atlanta, GA, US | Landed Landed | |
| 2013-09-10 | — | KFTY Atlanta, GA, US | Landed Landed |
AI Summary
Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605
Overview
Registered to NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO (Atlanta, GA). Certificated in Standard/Transport class; Mfr SN 5859; airworthiness documented in Jan 2011 and certificate issue Jan 13, 2012.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x GE CF34-3B (8729 lbf each)
- Range: 3732 nm
- Cruise: 470 kts
- Seats: 22
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 2-cabin executive layout; commonly 9–12 passenger executive fit though FAA record lists 22 seats certificated. Cabin length ~28.3 ft, width ~8.2 ft, height ~6.1 ft; baggage ~115 cu ft; executive finish typical for corporate operators. Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line (commonly Pro Line 21 on 605s)
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing tail number N157NS is a Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605 built in 2010, serial 5859, and manufactured by Bombardier Inc. The certificate and registry list the owner as NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO, a corporation based in Atlanta, GA, US, which indicates corporate non-airline use and a likely dedicated company flight department/operator connection. The aircraft is registered in the US, and public records note the certificated seating capacity of 22 even though typical executive interiors on this airframe differ from that full layout. No additional transfers or notable registry actions beyond the current corporate ownership are published in the supplied data.
This specific Challenger 605 is typically configured in a two-cabin executive layout; the FAA record lists 22 seats certificated but the airframe commonly carries a 9–12 passenger executive fit for corporate missions. Avionics are listed as Rockwell Collins Pro Line with the note that Challenger 605s commonly carry the Pro Line 21 suite, supporting modern cockpit capabilities for mixed corporate and ferry operations. With a long-range capability of 3,732 nm and a high cruise of 470 kts, the aircraft is suited to transcontinental and transborder flights for corporate personnel of NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO operating from their Atlanta base. Maintenance considerations for this individual airframe follow typical Challenger 605 schedules for CF34-3B powerplants and Pro Line avionics support.
The Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605 occupies the super-midsize executive jet niche, offering extended range and higher passenger comfort than light jets while retaining access to many business airports. Competing models in the class include late-model Gulfstream G150/G280 derivatives and large-cabin offerings from Dassault and Embraer; the Challenger 605’s strengths are cabin volume and transcontinental capability. For buyers and fleet managers, resale and maintenance considerations hinge on engine CF34 series support, Pro Line avionics upgrades or serviceability, and interior configuration differences—here the contrast between a certificated 22-seat record and the more typical 9–12 executive fit is a key factor in valuation and mission planning.