sensors Mode-S transponder

A1A74E

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N20521 · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by N20521 LLC

Hex
A1A74E
Octal
50323516
Decimal
10,594,126
Country
US
Tail
N20521
Type
C172
No current signal · last broadcast 23h ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A1A74E.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A1A74E 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
N20521 - 6 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N20521 - Apr 13, 22:25 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 N20521 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 N20521 - Apr 13, 19:40 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC30m
2026-04-13 N20521 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:30 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 N20521 HWO → HWO Apr 13, 16:10 UTCApr 13, 17:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 N20521 HWO → HWO Apr 13, 13:40 UTCApr 13, 14:55 UTC1h 15m

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 N20521 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A1A74E frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A1A74E?
A1A74E is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N20521.
Where is Mode-S A1A74E registered?
Mode-S code A1A74E 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 A1A74E broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 23h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A1A74E, octal 50323516, decimal 10,594,126.
What flights does A1A74E operate?
Mode-S A1A74E has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N20521.