sensors Mode-S transponder

A68902

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N520AV · operated by WESTWIND SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS PHOENIX LLC DBA, UNITED AVIATE ACADEMY

Hex
A68902
Octal
51504402
Decimal
10,914,050
Country
US
Tail
N520AV
Type
SR20
Broadcasting now · callsign VAR520 · 975 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A68902 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A68902 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
VAR520 - 11 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 VAR520 - Apr 13, 17:35 UTCApr 13, 18:05 UTC30m
2026-04-13 VAR520 - Apr 13, 16:45 UTCApr 13, 17:00 UTC15m
2026-04-13 VAR520 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC20m
2026-04-13 VAR520 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC45m
2026-04-13 VAR520 - Apr 13, 15:15 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 VAR520 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:25 UTC5m
2026-04-13 VAR520 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:25 UTC30m
2026-04-13 VAR520 - Apr 13, 03:05 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 VAR520 SCF → AZA Apr 13, 01:15 UTCApr 13, 01:55 UTC40m
2026-04-13 VAR520 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:10 UTC50m
2026-04-12 VAR520 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:10 UTC1h 15m

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 N520AV page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A68902 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A68902?
A68902 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N520AV.
Where is Mode-S A68902 registered?
Mode-S code A68902 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 A68902 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A68902 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A68902, octal 51504402, decimal 10,914,050.
What flights does A68902 operate?
Mode-S A68902 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including VAR520.