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A48253

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N39VH · LET L-39 Albatros · operated by GAUNTLET AEROSPACE LLC

Hex
A48253
Octal
51101123
Decimal
10,781,267
Country
US
Tail
N39VH
Type
L39
Broadcasting now · callsign N39VH · 8,300 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
3h ago

Current position

A48253 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A48253 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
N39VH - 6 2026-05-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-13 N39VH HSH → SEE May 13, 01:35 UTCMay 13, 02:25 UTC50m
2026-05-11 N39VH - May 11, 04:45 UTCMay 11, 05:05 UTC20m
2026-05-11 N39VH - May 11, 03:35 UTCMay 11, 03:55 UTC20m
2026-05-08 N39VH - May 8, 22:10 UTCMay 8, 22:35 UTC25m
2026-05-08 N39VH - May 8, 21:10 UTCMay 8, 21:40 UTC30m
2026-04-28 N39VH HSH → HSH Apr 28, 14:35 UTCApr 28, 15:25 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 N39VH page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A48253 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A48253?
A48253 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N39VH.
Where is Mode-S A48253 registered?
Mode-S code A48253 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 A48253 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A48253 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A48253, octal 51101123, decimal 10,781,267.
What flights does A48253 operate?
Mode-S A48253 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N39VH.