sensors Mode-S transponder

A53B26

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N436TW · PILATUS PC-12 · operated by TW LEASING LLC

Hex
A53B26
Octal
51235446
Decimal
10,828,582
Country
US
Tail
N436TW
Type
PC12
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A53B26.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A53B26 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
GPD436 Tradewind Aviation 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 GPD436 BED → MVL Apr 13, 22:30 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 GPD436 BED → MVL Apr 13, 17:15 UTCApr 13, 18:55 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 GPD436 BED → MVL Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:00 UTC10m
2026-04-13 GPD436 BED → MVL Apr 13, 14:35 UTCApr 13, 16:00 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-12 GPD436 BED → MVL Apr 12, 18:00 UTCApr 12, 19:40 UTC1h 40m

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 N436TW page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A53B26 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A53B26?
A53B26 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N436TW.
Where is Mode-S A53B26 registered?
Mode-S code A53B26 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 A53B26 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A53B26, octal 51235446, decimal 10,828,582.
What flights does A53B26 operate?
Mode-S A53B26 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including GPD436.