sensors Mode-S transponder

A5C990

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N472LP · PIPISTREL Alpha Trainer · operated by MESA PILOT DEVELOPMENT LLC

Hex
A5C990
Octal
51344620
Decimal
10,865,040
Country
US
Tail
N472LP
Type
PIAT
No current signal · last broadcast 18h ago
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
18h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A5C990.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A5C990 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
N472LP - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 N472LP - Apr 14, 10:55 UTCApr 14, 11:05 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 N472LP page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A5C990 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A5C990?
A5C990 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N472LP.
Where is Mode-S A5C990 registered?
Mode-S code A5C990 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 A5C990 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 18h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A5C990, octal 51344620, decimal 10,865,040.
What flights does A5C990 operate?
Mode-S A5C990 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N472LP.