sensors Mode-S transponder

A678B4

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N516LA · operated by DIAMOND AIRCRAFT SALES USA INC

Hex
A678B4
Octal
51474264
Decimal
10,909,876
Country
US
Tail
N516LA
No current signal · last broadcast 2h ago
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
2h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A678B4.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A678B4 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
N516LA - 10 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 N516LA - Apr 18, 14:35 UTCApr 18, 14:50 UTC15m
2026-04-17 N516LA - Apr 17, 23:45 UTCApr 18, 00:00 UTC15m
2026-04-17 N516LA - Apr 17, 21:25 UTCApr 17, 22:30 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-17 N516LA - Apr 17, 20:10 UTCApr 17, 20:50 UTC40m
2026-04-17 N516LA - Apr 17, 17:40 UTCApr 17, 19:05 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-17 N516LA - Apr 17, 16:20 UTCApr 17, 16:55 UTC35m
2026-04-17 N516LA - Apr 17, 15:20 UTCApr 17, 15:40 UTC20m
2026-04-17 N516LA - Apr 17, 15:00 UTCApr 17, 15:15 UTC15m
2026-04-16 N516LA - Apr 16, 17:15 UTCApr 16, 18:00 UTC45m
2026-04-16 N516LA - Apr 16, 15:15 UTCApr 16, 17:10 UTC1h 55m

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 N516LA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A678B4 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A678B4?
A678B4 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N516LA.
Where is Mode-S A678B4 registered?
Mode-S code A678B4 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 A678B4 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A678B4, octal 51474264, decimal 10,909,876.
What flights does A678B4 operate?
Mode-S A678B4 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N516LA.