sensors Mode-S transponder

A09A87

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N138SP · CESSNA 750 Citation 10 · operated by FIXED GEAR 2 LLC, GTB AVIATION II LLC

Hex
A09A87
Octal
50115207
Decimal
10,525,319
Country
US
Tail
N138SP
Type
C750
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 16, 23:25 UTC
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
Jul 16, 23:25 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A09A87.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A09A87 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 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
N138SP - 4 2026-07-16

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-16 N138SP - Jul 16, 22:00 UTCJul 16, 23:20 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-16 N138SP SMF → SMF Jul 16, 21:40 UTCJul 16, 21:45 UTC5m
2026-07-16 N138SP - Jul 16, 20:35 UTCJul 16, 20:39 UTC5m
2026-07-16 N138SP SMF → SMF Jul 16, 19:55 UTCJul 16, 20:19 UTC25m

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 N138SP page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A09A87 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A09A87?
A09A87 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N138SP.
Where is Mode-S A09A87 registered?
Mode-S code A09A87 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 A09A87 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 16, 23:25 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A09A87, octal 50115207, decimal 10,525,319.
What flights does A09A87 operate?
Mode-S A09A87 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N138SP.