sensors Mode-S transponder

A56285

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N446SP · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by LAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Hex
A56285
Octal
51261205
Decimal
10,838,661
Country
US
Tail
N446SP
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign N446SP · 4,300 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

A56285 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A56285 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
N446SP - 7 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N446SP - Apr 13, 22:40 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 N446SP - Apr 13, 21:25 UTCApr 13, 21:45 UTC20m
2026-04-13 N446SP - Apr 13, 20:15 UTCApr 13, 20:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 N446SP RHV → RHV Apr 13, 19:20 UTCApr 13, 19:30 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N446SP RHV → RHV Apr 13, 19:05 UTCApr 13, 19:15 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N446SP RHV → RHV Apr 13, 18:40 UTCApr 13, 18:50 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N446SP RHV → RHV Apr 13, 16:55 UTCApr 13, 17:55 UTC1h 0m

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 N446SP page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A56285 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A56285?
A56285 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N446SP.
Where is Mode-S A56285 registered?
Mode-S code A56285 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 A56285 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A56285 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A56285, octal 51261205, decimal 10,838,661.
What flights does A56285 operate?
Mode-S A56285 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N446SP.