sensors Mode-S transponder

A6A9CE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N52858 · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by CHANNEL ISLANDS AVIATION INC

Hex
A6A9CE
Octal
51524716
Decimal
10,922,446
Country
US
Tail
N52858
Type
C172
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 A6A9CE.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A6A9CE 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
N52858 - 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N52858 - Apr 13, 18:40 UTCApr 13, 19:50 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 N52858 SBD → CLD Apr 13, 17:10 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC50m
2026-04-13 N52858 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:00 UTC45m
2026-04-13 N52858 - Apr 13, 15:55 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC20m
2026-04-12 N52858 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:50 UTC35m

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 N52858 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A6A9CE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A6A9CE?
A6A9CE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N52858.
Where is Mode-S A6A9CE registered?
Mode-S code A6A9CE 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 A6A9CE 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 A6A9CE, octal 51524716, decimal 10,922,446.
What flights does A6A9CE operate?
Mode-S A6A9CE has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N52858.