sensors Mode-S transponder

A50BC5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N424PE · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE

Hex
A50BC5
Octal
51205705
Decimal
10,816,453
Country
US
Tail
N424PE
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign N424PE · 4,550 ft
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A50BC5 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A50BC5 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
N424PE - 4 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 N424PE - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:30 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 N424PE - Apr 13, 23:20 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 N424PE - Apr 13, 21:25 UTCApr 13, 22:20 UTC55m
2026-04-13 N424PE - Apr 13, 18:25 UTCApr 13, 19:35 UTC1h 10m

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 N424PE page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A50BC5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A50BC5?
A50BC5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N424PE.
Where is Mode-S A50BC5 registered?
Mode-S code A50BC5 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 A50BC5 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A50BC5 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A50BC5, octal 51205705, decimal 10,816,453.
What flights does A50BC5 operate?
Mode-S A50BC5 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N424PE.