sensors Mode-S transponder

A20FA4

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N23177 · operated by CAREER TRACK 2 LLC

Hex
A20FA4
Octal
50407644
Decimal
10,620,836
Country
US
Tail
N23177
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign CXK646 · 1,750 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A20FA4 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A20FA4 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
CXK646 - 6 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 CXK646 - Apr 13, 20:45 UTCApr 13, 21:55 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 CXK646 - Apr 13, 19:45 UTCApr 13, 19:55 UTC10m
2026-04-13 CXK646 - Apr 13, 18:10 UTCApr 13, 19:55 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 CXK646 - Apr 13, 16:25 UTCApr 13, 17:05 UTC40m
2026-04-13 CXK646 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:05 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 CXK646 - Apr 13, 15:15 UTCApr 13, 16:05 UTC50m

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 N23177 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A20FA4 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A20FA4?
A20FA4 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N23177.
Where is Mode-S A20FA4 registered?
Mode-S code A20FA4 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 A20FA4 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A20FA4 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A20FA4, octal 50407644, decimal 10,620,836.
What flights does A20FA4 operate?
Mode-S A20FA4 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including CXK646.