sensors Mode-S transponder

A5685B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N448AF · CESSNA 172R Cutlass RG · operated by BEALE AIR FORCE BASE AERO CLUB, 9SVS/SVRA

Hex
A5685B
Octal
51264133
Decimal
10,840,155
Country
US
Tail
N448AF
Type
C72R
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A5685B.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A5685B 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
N448AF - 2 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 N448AF - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:25 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N448AF - Apr 13, 18:35 UTCApr 13, 18:45 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 N448AF page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A5685B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A5685B?
A5685B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N448AF.
Where is Mode-S A5685B registered?
Mode-S code A5685B 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 A5685B 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 A5685B, octal 51264133, decimal 10,840,155.
What flights does A5685B operate?
Mode-S A5685B has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N448AF.