sensors Mode-S transponder

A0FAC3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N162SY · EMBRAER ERJ-170-200 (long wing) · operated by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC

Hex
A0FAC3
Octal
50175303
Decimal
10,549,955
Country
US
Tail
N162SY
Type
E75L
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A0FAC3.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A0FAC3 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SKW5591 - 3 2026-04-13
SKW5623 - 2 2026-04-12
SKW5958 - 1 2026-04-13
SKW5955 SkyWest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SKW5904 SkyWest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SKW4806 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SKW5904 SFO → FAT Apr 13, 22:35 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SKW5958 - Apr 13, 20:25 UTCApr 13, 21:30 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SKW5591 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SKW5591 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:15 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 SKW5591 - Apr 13, 15:16 UTCApr 13, 17:00 UTC1h 44m
2026-04-13 SKW5955 MCI → ORD Apr 13, 12:40 UTCApr 13, 14:10 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-12 SKW4806 - Apr 12, 19:10 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-12 SKW5623 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:25 UTC10m
2026-04-12 SKW5623 - Apr 12, 16:02 UTCApr 12, 16:50 UTC48m

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 N162SY page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A0FAC3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A0FAC3?
A0FAC3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N162SY.
Where is Mode-S A0FAC3 registered?
Mode-S code A0FAC3 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 A0FAC3 broadcasting right now?
Mode-S A0FAC3 is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A0FAC3, octal 50175303, decimal 10,549,955.
What flights does A0FAC3 operate?
Mode-S A0FAC3 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including SKW5591, SKW5623, SKW5958, SKW5955, SKW5904.