sensors Mode-S transponder

A1280A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N174AA · CESSNA 525B Citation CJ3 · operated by CORSAIR TWO LLC

Hex
A1280A
Octal
50224012
Decimal
10,561,546
Country
US
Tail
N174AA
Type
C25B
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A1280A.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A1280A 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
N174AA - 6 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N174AA BFI → HIO Apr 13, 10:55 UTCApr 13, 11:30 UTC35m
2026-04-13 N174AA - Apr 13, 08:30 UTCApr 13, 10:20 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 N174AA - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 10:20 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 N174AA - Apr 13, 05:35 UTCApr 13, 07:55 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 N174AA - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 03:35 UTC3h 15m
2026-04-12 N174AA - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 03:35 UTC3h 40m

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 N174AA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A1280A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A1280A?
A1280A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N174AA.
Where is Mode-S A1280A registered?
Mode-S code A1280A 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 A1280A 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 A1280A, octal 50224012, decimal 10,561,546.
What flights does A1280A operate?
Mode-S A1280A has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N174AA.