sensors Mode-S transponder

0ACA5D

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Costa Rica

Currently assigned to HK-5388 · AIRBUS A-320neo

Hex
0ACA5D
Octal
02545135
Decimal
707,165
Country
CR
Tail
HK-5388
Type
A20N
Broadcasting now · callsign AVA205 · 37,000 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
CR
Last broadcast
18h ago

Current position

0ACA5D is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 0ACA5D falls within the block assigned to Costa Rica (CR) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Costa Rica receives a permanent address from this block at the time of registration; the address stays with the airframe even if the aircraft is re-registered to a different operator within the country.

Callsign history 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AVA116 Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, S.A. 2 2026-04-13
AVA074 - 2 2026-04-14
AVA115 - 1 2026-04-13
AVA075 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 AVA074 - Apr 14, 10:20 UTCApr 14, 10:50 UTC30m
2026-04-14 AVA074 - Apr 14, 08:20 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC45m
2026-04-14 AVA075 - Apr 14, 05:20 UTCApr 14, 06:05 UTC45m
2026-04-13 AVA116 SCL → BOG Apr 13, 23:10 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC35m
2026-04-13 AVA116 SCL → BOG Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:00 UTC10m
2026-04-13 AVA115 - Apr 13, 12:50 UTCApr 13, 15:05 UTC2h 15m

About Mode-S

A Mode-S transponder code (also called an "ICAO 24-bit address" or "hex code") is a 6-character hexadecimal identifier permanently assigned to an aircraft when it's first registered. Unlike callsigns (which change with each flight) or registrations (which can change if an aircraft is sold internationally), the Mode-S address stays with the airframe for the life of the aircraft in that country.

Every ADS-B transmission from an aircraft includes its Mode-S address, making it the most reliable way to identify a specific airframe. Flight-tracking services like Apparatus use the Mode-S address as the primary key for tying position broadcasts, callsigns, and ownership records together.

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Mode-S 0ACA5D frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 0ACA5D?
0ACA5D is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Costa Rica. Assigned to HK-5388.
Where is Mode-S 0ACA5D registered?
Mode-S code 0ACA5D is allocated to Costa Rica (CR). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 0ACA5D broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 0ACA5D is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 0ACA5D, octal 02545135, decimal 707,165.
What flights does 0ACA5D operate?
Mode-S 0ACA5D has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including AVA116, AVA074, AVA115, AVA075.