sensors Mode-S transponder

A53FD7

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N43721 · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by PENN FLIGHT SCHOOL LLC

Hex
A53FD7
Octal
51237727
Decimal
10,829,783
Country
US
Tail
N43721
Type
P28A
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 A53FD7.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A53FD7 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
N43721 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-12 N43721 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:25 UTC10m

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 N43721 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A53FD7 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A53FD7?
A53FD7 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N43721.
Where is Mode-S A53FD7 registered?
Mode-S code A53FD7 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 A53FD7 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 A53FD7, octal 51237727, decimal 10,829,783.
What flights does A53FD7 operate?
Mode-S A53FD7 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N43721.