sensors Mode-S transponder

A657AE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N508AF · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by AMERIFLYERS OF TEXAS INC

Hex
A657AE
Octal
51453656
Decimal
10,901,422
Country
US
Tail
N508AF
Type
P28A
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A657AE.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A657AE 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
N508AF - 7 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N508AF - Apr 13, 20:00 UTCApr 13, 21:50 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 N508AF - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:00 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N508AF SCF → SCF Apr 13, 13:50 UTCApr 13, 16:00 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 N508AF - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:50 UTC30m
2026-04-12 N508AF - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:50 UTC55m
2026-04-12 N508AF - Apr 12, 19:50 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC25m
2026-04-12 N508AF - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:40 UTC1h 25m

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 N508AF page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A657AE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A657AE?
A657AE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N508AF.
Where is Mode-S A657AE registered?
Mode-S code A657AE 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 A657AE 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 A657AE, octal 51453656, decimal 10,901,422.
What flights does A657AE operate?
Mode-S A657AE has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N508AF.