Lockheed L-100 Hercules

R_Nelson 🇺🇸

22 Feb 2026 · © R_Nelson

Civil L-100s are a rare sight, and this is an excellent winter spotting of a heavy prop cargo lifter.

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Aircraft

Airline

Lynden Air Cargo

LYC / L2

Manufacturer

Lockheed

Location

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

ANC/PANC

61.1790, -149.9930

Open map

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport ANC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The L-100 is the commercial version of the legendary military C-130 Hercules, used for decades in transport roles worldwide. Lynden Air Cargo is one of the few operators of the L-100 in the US.

Fleet Rarity

Less than 20 active L-100s worldwide; very rare in commercial service.

Record Flights

L-100s have been flown to remote locations, including Arctic regions and rough airstrips inaccessible to jets.

Safety & Events

Noted for bush cargo, humanitarian and firefighting ops; Lynden L-100s known for Alaskan cargo flights.

Future Outlook

Limited commercial future; being gradually retired or converted for special roles.

Specifications

Allison 501-D22A turboprops

Engine

40.41 m

Wingspan

29.79 m

Length

3,800 km

Range

540 km/h

Speed

20,400 kg (cargo)

Capacity

70,307 kg

MTOW

11.66 m

Height

4 x 4,276 shp (each)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3, varies by model

Noise

None; registration and airline both confirmed.