sensors Mode-S transponder

A054FA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N120PC · CESSNA 402 Businessliner · operated by HYANNIS AIR SERVICE INC DBA, CAPE AIR

Hex
A054FA
Octal
50052372
Decimal
10,507,514
Country
US
Tail
N120PC
Type
C402
Broadcasting now · callsign KAP3181 · 3,100 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
US
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

A054FA is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A054FA falls within the block assigned to United States (US) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in United States 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
KAP394 Cape Air 4 2026-04-20
KAP6190 Cape Air 1 2026-04-24
KAP111 Cape Air 1 2026-04-24

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-24 KAP111 BOS → LEB Apr 24, 18:40 UTCApr 24, 19:05 UTC25m
2026-04-24 KAP6190 HYA → BOS Apr 24, 17:20 UTCApr 24, 17:45 UTC25m
2026-04-20 KAP394 HYA → MYR Apr 20, 17:40 UTCApr 20, 17:50 UTC10m
2026-04-20 KAP394 HYA → MYR Apr 20, 16:50 UTCApr 20, 17:00 UTC10m
2026-04-20 KAP394 HYA → MYR Apr 20, 14:50 UTCApr 20, 15:00 UTC10m
2026-04-20 KAP394 HYA → MYR Apr 20, 14:10 UTCApr 20, 14:20 UTC10m

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.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the N120PC page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A054FA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A054FA?
A054FA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N120PC.
Where is Mode-S A054FA registered?
Mode-S code A054FA is allocated to United States (US). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is A054FA broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A054FA is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A054FA, octal 50052372, decimal 10,507,514.
What flights does A054FA operate?
Mode-S A054FA has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including KAP394, KAP6190, KAP111.