| Tail Number / N-Number | N5280L |
| Manufacturer | AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Model | S-57A |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | S57A-3222 |
| Aircraft Type | Balloon |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NEWKIRK RODNEY A |
| Street | 1752 60TH AVE SE |
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55904-4403 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Olmsted County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-09-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-02-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-10-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51524411 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6A909 |