sensors Mode-S transponder

A278FF

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N259AT · PIPER PA-44 Seminole · operated by AIRLINE TRANSPORT PROFESSIONALS CORP OF USA

Hex
A278FF
Octal
50474377
Decimal
10,647,807
Country
US
Tail
N259AT
Type
PA44
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A278FF.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A278FF 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
CXK1013 - 4 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 CXK1013 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:40 UTC50m
2026-04-13 CXK1013 - Apr 13, 19:05 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 CXK1013 - Apr 13, 18:00 UTCApr 13, 18:10 UTC10m
2026-04-13 CXK1013 - Apr 13, 16:45 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC40m

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 A278FF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A278FF?
A278FF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N259AT.
Where is Mode-S A278FF registered?
Mode-S code A278FF 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 A278FF 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 A278FF, octal 50474377, decimal 10,647,807.
What flights does A278FF operate?
Mode-S A278FF has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including CXK1013.