sensors Mode-S transponder

A297AE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N2660Q · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by SUMMIT AVIATION LLC

Hex
A297AE
Octal
50513656
Decimal
10,655,662
Country
US
Tail
N2660Q
Type
P28A
No current signal · last broadcast 2d ago
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
2d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A297AE.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A297AE 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
N2660Q - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-12 N2660Q - Apr 12, 19:40 UTCApr 12, 20:15 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.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the N2660Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A297AE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A297AE?
A297AE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N2660Q.
Where is Mode-S A297AE registered?
Mode-S code A297AE 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 A297AE broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A297AE, octal 50513656, decimal 10,655,662.
What flights does A297AE operate?
Mode-S A297AE has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N2660Q.