sensors Mode-S transponder

A120BE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N172BK · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by USAEROFLIGHT LLC

Hex
A120BE
Octal
50220276
Decimal
10,559,678
Country
US
Tail
N172BK
Type
C172
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A120BE.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A120BE 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
N172BK - 4 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N172BK - Apr 13, 17:40 UTCApr 13, 18:50 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 N172BK GMU → GMU Apr 13, 13:55 UTCApr 13, 14:45 UTC50m
2026-04-13 N172BK GDC → GMU Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:45 UTC25m
2026-04-13 N172BK - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC20m

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 N172BK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A120BE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A120BE?
A120BE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N172BK.
Where is Mode-S A120BE registered?
Mode-S code A120BE 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 A120BE 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 A120BE, octal 50220276, decimal 10,559,678.
What flights does A120BE operate?
Mode-S A120BE has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N172BK.