sensors Mode-S transponder

A2AF7C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N272SB · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by BAILEY AVIATION LLC

Hex
A2AF7C
Octal
50527574
Decimal
10,661,756
Country
US
Tail
N272SB
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign N272SB · 100 ft
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A2AF7C is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A2AF7C 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
N272SB - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N272SB - Apr 13, 13:10 UTCApr 13, 13:35 UTC25m

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 N272SB page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A2AF7C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A2AF7C?
A2AF7C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N272SB.
Where is Mode-S A2AF7C registered?
Mode-S code A2AF7C 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 A2AF7C broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A2AF7C is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A2AF7C, octal 50527574, decimal 10,661,756.
What flights does A2AF7C operate?
Mode-S A2AF7C has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N272SB.