sensors Mode-S transponder

A280AE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N260TH · operated by AEROSTAR

Hex
A280AE
Octal
50500256
Decimal
10,649,774
Country
US
Tail
N260TH
Broadcasting now · callsign HBAL814 · 55,000 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
3h ago

Current position

A280AE is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A280AE 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
HBAL814 - 5 2026-05-14

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-14 HBAL814 - May 14, 03:35 UTCMay 15, 03:30 UTC23h 55m
2026-05-14 HBAL814 - May 14, 01:35 UTCMay 15, 01:30 UTC23h 55m
2026-05-13 HBAL814 - May 13, 23:35 UTCMay 14, 23:30 UTC23h 55m
2026-05-13 HBAL814 - May 13, 21:35 UTCMay 14, 21:30 UTC23h 55m
2026-05-13 HBAL814 - May 13, 20:00 UTCMay 14, 19:30 UTC23h 30m

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 N260TH page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A280AE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A280AE?
A280AE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N260TH.
Where is Mode-S A280AE registered?
Mode-S code A280AE 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 A280AE broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A280AE is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A280AE, octal 50500256, decimal 10,649,774.
What flights does A280AE operate?
Mode-S A280AE has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including HBAL814.