MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012) on June 11, 2012, 14 years ago at $999. Its model number is A1465 (identifier MacBookAir5,1). Apple stopped selling it on June 10, 2012. It gets updates up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina). No refurbished offer right now; the lowest price we have seen is $74.
Updated October 31, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, and eBay.
- Released
- June 11, 2012 14 years ago
- Launch price
- $999 For the 64GB model
- Discontinued
- June 10, 2012
- Latest software
- macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
- Model number
- A1465 Identifier MacBookAir5,1
- Storage
- 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- Colors
- Silver
- First refurbished
- September 3, 2012 Apple Store, 85 days after launch
Refurbished MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012) prices
Today's cheapest refurbished offer for each configuration, with the lowest price RefurbMe has recorded below it.
Silver 0 of 4 in stockWhere to buy a refurbished MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012)
Every refurbisher that has sold the MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012), cheapest today first. Listings counts the offers each one has live, one per version and grade, not how many devices it holds.
| Refurbisher | Cheapest today | Offers |
|---|---|---|
 eBay 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Mac of All Trades 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Amazon 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Back Market 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Gazelle 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Apple Store 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012) so far
Launched 14 years ago.
ReleasedJun 11, 2012
$999 at launch First refurbishedSep 3, 2012
Apple Store, after 85 days TodayOct 31, 2026
No refurbished offer right now.
- Discontinued, Jun 10, 2012
- Released, Jun 11, 2012$999 at launch
- First refurbished, Sep 3, 2012Apple Store, after 85 days
- Today, Oct 31, 2026No refurbished offer right now.
Every MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012) part number
2 part numbers in the US, one per configuration. You'll find yours on the back of the box and in the device's settings, next to the model number.
| Part number | Model | Version | Today | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64GB2 part numbers | ||||
MD223 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 1.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MD223 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 1.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
| 128GB4 part numbers | ||||
MD224 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 1.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MD224 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 1.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MD224 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 2Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 3rd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MD224 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 2Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
| 256GB4 part numbers | ||||
MD224 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 1.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MD224 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 1.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MD224 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 2Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 3rd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MD224 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 2Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
| 512GB4 part numbers | ||||
MD224 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 1.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MD224 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 1.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MD224 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 2Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 3rd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MD224 custom | A1465 | SSD · Silver · 2Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 3rd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012) questions
When did the MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012) come out?
Apple released the MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012) on June 11, 2012, 14 years ago at $999.
How much did the MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012) cost at launch?
$999 for the base model.
What is the MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012) model number?
Its model number is A1465 (identifier MacBookAir5,1). The model number starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings.
Is the MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012) still supported?
It gets updates up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina); newer models run later versions.
When was the MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on June 10, 2012.
How much is a refurbished MacBook Air 11.6" (Mid 2012)?
There is no refurbished offer right now. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is $74.
How we get these numbers
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, and eBay and keeps every price it sees, which is where the lowest price seen comes from. The cheapest price today is the lowest in stock at our last check; it can change between that check and your visit.