sensors Mode-S transponder

A5A87D

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N464AF · operated by PILATUS BUSINESS AIRCRAFT LTD

Hex
A5A87D
Octal
51324175
Decimal
10,856,573
Country
US
Tail
N464AF
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A5A87D.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A5A87D 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
N464AF - 5 2026-04-13
CNS555 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N464AF - Apr 13, 21:20 UTCApr 13, 21:55 UTC35m
2026-04-13 N464AF - Apr 13, 19:15 UTCApr 13, 19:50 UTC35m
2026-04-13 CNS555 - Apr 13, 18:20 UTCApr 13, 18:55 UTC35m
2026-04-13 N464AF - Apr 13, 14:50 UTCApr 13, 15:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 N464AF - Apr 13, 12:40 UTCApr 13, 13:00 UTC20m
2026-04-12 N464AF - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:30 UTC15m

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 N464AF page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A5A87D frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A5A87D?
A5A87D is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N464AF.
Where is Mode-S A5A87D registered?
Mode-S code A5A87D 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 A5A87D 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 A5A87D, octal 51324175, decimal 10,856,573.
What flights does A5A87D operate?
Mode-S A5A87D has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including N464AF, CNS555.