sensors Mode-S transponder

A2B1EF

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N273DC · DIAMOND DA-20 · operated by INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Hex
A2B1EF
Octal
50530757
Decimal
10,662,383
Country
US
Tail
N273DC
Type
DV20
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 A2B1EF.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A2B1EF 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
ISU5 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 ISU5 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:40 UTC50m

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 N273DC page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A2B1EF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A2B1EF?
A2B1EF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N273DC.
Where is Mode-S A2B1EF registered?
Mode-S code A2B1EF 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 A2B1EF 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 A2B1EF, octal 50530757, decimal 10,662,383.
What flights does A2B1EF operate?
Mode-S A2B1EF has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including ISU5.