sensors Mode-S transponder

A1B6BD

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N20968 · operated by TEXTRON AVIATION INC

Hex
A1B6BD
Octal
50333275
Decimal
10,598,077
Country
US
Tail
N20968
No current signal · last broadcast 2d ago
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
2d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A1B6BD.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A1B6BD 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
BECT179 - 2 2026-04-16

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-16 BECT179 - Apr 16, 19:15 UTCApr 16, 20:00 UTC45m
2026-04-16 BECT179 - Apr 16, 17:40 UTCApr 16, 19:10 UTC1h 30m

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 N20968 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A1B6BD frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A1B6BD?
A1B6BD is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N20968.
Where is Mode-S A1B6BD registered?
Mode-S code A1B6BD 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 A1B6BD broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A1B6BD, octal 50333275, decimal 10,598,077.
What flights does A1B6BD operate?
Mode-S A1B6BD has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including BECT179.