N565JM

This airframe, registered as N565JM, is a 2016-built Gulfstream GV‑SP (G550) with manufacturer serial number 5538. It is owned by NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, a government operator based in Lakeland, FL, US, and is registered in the US. Registry records note a standard 20‑seat certification while sales literature lists a 14‑passenger executive layout, and the airframe is presently valued at $30,000,000. The combination of government ownership and the mixed registry/listing cabin descriptions is a notable administrative detail in this aircraft’s service record.

The cabin on listings is described as a 14‑passenger executive 3‑zone layout (forward crew rest, forward galley, aft service area) while the official registry shows 20 seats standard, indicating a configuration difference between operational interior fit and certification. Avionics are fitted with PlaneView / Honeywell Primus Epic and optional NextGen features including Synthetic Vision (SV‑PFD), FANS 1/A, CPDLC, WAAS/LPV and XM Weather; this specific airframe also has a Viasat GAT‑5510 Ka‑band installation per listings. Typical missions for this platform under government ownership would include long‑range transport, logistics, and mission support sorties within the aircraft’s intercontinental range capability. Based at Lakeland, Florida, maintenance considerations reflect the G550 family’s heavy airframe utilization and the need to manage both the executive‑fit amenities and government mission equipment.

The Gulfstream GV‑SP (G550) occupies the long‑range, large‑cabin business jet niche with transcontinental and intercontinental capability, reflected in its 6,750 nm range and 51,000 ft ceiling. Competing models include late‑generation Bombardier and Dassault long‑range types; buyer demand for G550 airframes remains strong for government and corporate operators seeking proven reliability and cabin comfort. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2016 airframe center on engine shop visit cycles for the BR710 series, the value impact of the installed Ka‑band connectivity, and any differences between certified seating and fitted executive interior.