sensors Mode-S transponder

A0ECDB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N159NS · EMBRAER EMB545 Praetor 500 · operated by NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO

Hex
A0ECDB
Octal
50166333
Decimal
10,546,395
Country
US
Tail
N159NS
Type
E545
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A0ECDB.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A0ECDB 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
N159NS - 7 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N159NS - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:45 UTC55m
2026-04-13 N159NS - Apr 13, 19:10 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 N159NS - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 N159NS - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:15 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 N159NS - Apr 13, 15:20 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC55m
2026-04-12 N159NS - Apr 12, 19:00 UTCApr 12, 20:00 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-12 N159NS FTY → AGS Apr 12, 17:30 UTCApr 12, 18:05 UTC35m

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 N159NS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A0ECDB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A0ECDB?
A0ECDB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N159NS.
Where is Mode-S A0ECDB registered?
Mode-S code A0ECDB 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 A0ECDB broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A0ECDB, octal 50166333, decimal 10,546,395.
What flights does A0ECDB operate?
Mode-S A0ECDB has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N159NS.