sensors Mode-S transponder

A57997

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N452AN · AIRBUS A-321neo · operated by AMERICAN AIRLINES INC

Hex
A57997
Octal
51274627
Decimal
10,844,567
Country
US
Tail
N452AN
Type
A21N
No current signal · last broadcast 23h ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A57997.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A57997 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AAL1653 American Airlines 3 2026-04-13
AAL2778 - 2 2026-04-12
AAL1218 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 AAL1218 - Apr 13, 20:55 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC2h 45m
2026-04-13 AAL1653 DFW → TPA Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 19:35 UTC3h 20m
2026-04-13 AAL1653 DFW → TPA Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 19:35 UTC3h 45m
2026-04-13 AAL1653 DFW → TPA Apr 13, 14:00 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-12 AAL2778 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:20 UTC25m
2026-04-12 AAL2778 - Apr 12, 19:59 UTCApr 13, 00:15 UTC4h 16m

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 N452AN page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A57997 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A57997?
A57997 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N452AN.
Where is Mode-S A57997 registered?
Mode-S code A57997 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 A57997 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 23h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A57997, octal 51274627, decimal 10,844,567.
What flights does A57997 operate?
Mode-S A57997 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including AAL1653, AAL2778, AAL1218.