sensors Mode-S transponder

A1CFDC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Hex
A1CFDC
Octal
50347734
Decimal
10,604,508
Country
US
Broadcasting now · callsign N216AR · 45,000 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

A1CFDC is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A1CFDC 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
N216AR - 5 2026-05-05

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-05 N216AR - May 5, 22:30 UTCMay 5, 23:00 UTC30m
2026-05-02 N216AR - May 2, 13:10 UTCMay 2, 18:25 UTC5h 15m
2026-05-01 N216AR - May 1, 14:10 UTCMay 1, 18:30 UTC4h 20m
2026-04-30 N216AR - Apr 30, 15:15 UTCApr 30, 18:10 UTC2h 55m
2026-04-29 N216AR - Apr 29, 14:10 UTCApr 29, 16:00 UTC1h 50m

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.

Mode-S A1CFDC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A1CFDC?
A1CFDC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States.
Where is Mode-S A1CFDC registered?
Mode-S code A1CFDC 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 A1CFDC broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A1CFDC is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A1CFDC, octal 50347734, decimal 10,604,508.
What flights does A1CFDC operate?
Mode-S A1CFDC has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N216AR.