sensors Mode-S transponder

A26F86

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N256TW · PILATUS PC-12 · operated by TW LEASING LLC

Hex
A26F86
Octal
50467606
Decimal
10,645,382
Country
US
Tail
N256TW
Type
PC12
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A26F86.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A26F86 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
GPD961B - 1 2026-04-13
GPD960 - 1 2026-04-13
GPD153 - 1 2026-04-12
GPD116B - 1 2026-04-13
GPD115B - 1 2026-04-13
GPD114B - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 GPD116B - Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 21:25 UTC25m
2026-04-13 GPD115B - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 GPD114B - Apr 13, 17:35 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC25m
2026-04-13 GPD961B SJF → SJU Apr 13, 13:05 UTCApr 13, 13:45 UTC40m
2026-04-13 GPD960 - Apr 13, 12:00 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC15m
2026-04-12 GPD153 - Apr 12, 17:25 UTCApr 12, 17:55 UTC30m

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 N256TW page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A26F86 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A26F86?
A26F86 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N256TW.
Where is Mode-S A26F86 registered?
Mode-S code A26F86 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 A26F86 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A26F86, octal 50467606, decimal 10,645,382.
What flights does A26F86 operate?
Mode-S A26F86 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including GPD961B, GPD960, GPD153, GPD116B, GPD115B.