2009 Waco YMF-5
Single Engine Piston
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2009 WACO YMF-5 For Sale in Battle Creek, Michigan This beautiful 2009 YMF-5 is ready for a new home. This aircraft was expertly crafted by the WACO Aircraft Company in Battle Creek Michigan. Built off of the original type certificate, this aircraft perfectly merges the old with the new and it has a smoke machine! It has recently had an inspection done by the manufacturer and is ready to be back up in the sky. Whether you want a plane to stand out, or if you are looking to recreate the days of barnstorming, this aircraft is perfect for you!
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Waco Aircraft
controller.com
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$340,000
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Battle Creek, MI | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Waco Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
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$345,284 *
GBP £256,957
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Battle Creek, MI | Apr 08, 2026 | 101 days | Active | |
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Waco Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
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$351,244
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Battle Creek, Michigan | Apr 06, 2026 | 103 days | Active | |
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WACO Aircraft Corporation
aircraftforsale.com
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$340,000
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Battle, MI | May 02, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Waco YMF-5
This 2009 Waco YMF-5 (N120WC) is a 3-seat single engine piston with 307 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 YMF-5 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $131,200 to $590,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $340,000.
The YMF-5 cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 432 nm (800 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 15 GPH (57 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $93/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Waco YMF-5 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N120WC.
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Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N120WC against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $443,200–$594,774.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
