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A242A4

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N245AT · PIPER PA-44 Seminole · operated by AIRLINE TRANSPORT PROFESSIONALS CORP OF USA

Hex
A242A4
Octal
50441244
Decimal
10,633,892
Country
US
Tail
N245AT
Type
PA44
Broadcasting now · callsign CXK1003 · 9,800 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

A242A4 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A242A4 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
CXK1003 - 11 2026-05-30

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-30 CXK1003 - May 30, 15:30 UTCMay 30, 16:40 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-30 CXK1003 VGT → VGT May 30, 15:10 UTCMay 30, 15:15 UTC5m
2026-05-28 CXK1003 - May 28, 17:15 UTCMay 28, 17:30 UTC15m
2026-05-28 CXK1003 - May 28, 16:35 UTCMay 28, 16:45 UTC10m
2026-05-28 CXK1003 - May 28, 16:10 UTCMay 28, 16:15 UTC5m
2026-05-28 CXK1003 VGT → VGT May 28, 12:50 UTCMay 28, 13:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-28 CXK1003 VGT → VGT May 28, 12:30 UTCMay 28, 12:45 UTC15m
2026-05-25 CXK1003 VGT → VGT May 25, 15:35 UTCMay 25, 16:45 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-24 CXK1003 VGT → VGT May 24, 18:05 UTCMay 24, 19:35 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-21 CXK1003 - May 21, 20:50 UTCMay 21, 21:10 UTC20m
2026-05-21 CXK1003 - May 21, 19:30 UTCMay 21, 20:05 UTC35m

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.

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Mode-S A242A4 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A242A4?
A242A4 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N245AT.
Where is Mode-S A242A4 registered?
Mode-S code A242A4 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 A242A4 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A242A4 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A242A4, octal 50441244, decimal 10,633,892.
What flights does A242A4 operate?
Mode-S A242A4 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including CXK1003.