sensors Mode-S transponder

A15AB3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N187AF · operated by INGERSOLL GUY K

Hex
A15AB3
Octal
50255263
Decimal
10,574,515
Country
US
Tail
N187AF
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 25, 16:25 UTC
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
Jul 25, 16:25 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A15AB3.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A15AB3 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
N187AF - 8 2026-07-25

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-25 N187AF - Jul 25, 15:50 UTCJul 25, 16:25 UTC35m
2026-07-22 N187AF - Jul 22, 15:45 UTCJul 22, 16:10 UTC25m
2026-07-22 N187AF - Jul 22, 14:35 UTCJul 22, 14:55 UTC20m
2026-07-21 N187AF - Jul 21, 16:40 UTCJul 21, 17:10 UTC30m
2026-07-21 N187AF - Jul 21, 15:15 UTCJul 21, 16:00 UTC45m
2026-07-20 N187AF - Jul 20, 15:25 UTCJul 20, 15:55 UTC30m
2026-07-20 N187AF - Jul 20, 14:10 UTCJul 20, 14:45 UTC35m
2026-07-13 N187AF - Jul 13, 17:25 UTCJul 13, 17:45 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 N187AF page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A15AB3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A15AB3?
A15AB3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N187AF.
Where is Mode-S A15AB3 registered?
Mode-S code A15AB3 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 A15AB3 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 25, 16:25 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A15AB3, octal 50255263, decimal 10,574,515.
What flights does A15AB3 operate?
Mode-S A15AB3 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N187AF.