sensors Mode-S transponder

A198EA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N2016F · operated by TEXTRON AVIATION INC

Hex
A198EA
Octal
50314352
Decimal
10,590,442
Country
US
Tail
N2016F
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign EPI111 · 1,200 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A198EA is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A198EA 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
EPI111 - 6 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 EPI111 - Apr 13, 20:10 UTCApr 13, 20:50 UTC40m
2026-04-13 EPI111 - Apr 13, 17:00 UTCApr 13, 18:40 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 EPI111 - Apr 13, 14:40 UTCApr 13, 15:45 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 EPI111 - Apr 13, 12:30 UTCApr 13, 12:55 UTC25m
2026-04-13 EPI111 - Apr 13, 11:45 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC30m
2026-04-12 EPI111 - Apr 12, 18:55 UTCApr 12, 20:05 UTC1h 10m

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 N2016F page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A198EA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A198EA?
A198EA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N2016F.
Where is Mode-S A198EA registered?
Mode-S code A198EA 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 A198EA broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A198EA is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A198EA, octal 50314352, decimal 10,590,442.
What flights does A198EA operate?
Mode-S A198EA has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including EPI111.