iPad Air (5th generation)
Our verdict
Carry on.
It’s fully supported. There’s nothing to rescue.
I
Keep using it
It runs iPadOS 26 and receives every security update Apple ships.
II
When the time comes
Apple Trade In or a private sale — this model still holds real value.
SupportedTops out at iPadOS 26.
The record
Introduced
2022
Model identifier
iPad13,16, iPad13,17
Variants
Wi-Fi · cellular
Chip
Apple M1
Architecture
64-bit ARM
Latest official release
iPadOS 26
With OpenCore Patcher
Not applicable
Security updates
Current — receiving all updates on iPadOS 26.
Apple hardware status
Current
Data confidence
high
Common questions
What is the newest iPadOS for the iPad Air (5th generation)?
The iPad Air (5th generation) officially tops out at iPadOS 26.
Is the iPad Air (5th generation) still getting security updates?
Yes — it runs the current release and receives every security update Apple ships.
Is the iPad Air (5th generation) vintage or obsolete?
Neither — Apple still services this model.
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