sensors Mode-S transponder

A6A238

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N52643 · CESSNA 177RG Cardinal RG · operated by CARDINALRG LLC

Hex
A6A238
Octal
51521070
Decimal
10,920,504
Country
US
Tail
N52643
Type
C77R
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A6A238.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A6A238 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
N52643 - 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N52643 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 N52643 - Apr 13, 17:10 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC3h 0m
2026-04-13 N52643 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:25 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N52643 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:25 UTC35m
2026-04-13 N52643 - Apr 13, 14:20 UTCApr 13, 16:15 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 N52643 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A6A238 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A6A238?
A6A238 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N52643.
Where is Mode-S A6A238 registered?
Mode-S code A6A238 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 A6A238 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 A6A238, octal 51521070, decimal 10,920,504.
What flights does A6A238 operate?
Mode-S A6A238 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N52643.