sensors Mode-S transponder

A70AD0

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N553CP · HUGHES 500 · operated by CITY OF COLUMBUS DIVISION OF POLICE

Hex
A70AD0
Octal
51605320
Decimal
10,947,280
Country
US
Tail
N553CP
Type
H500
Broadcasting now · callsign N553CP · 1,350 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

A70AD0 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A70AD0 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
N553CP - 6 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N553CP - Apr 13, 22:00 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 N553CP - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:00 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N553CP - Apr 13, 18:10 UTCApr 13, 20:00 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 N553CP - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 02:00 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 N553CP - Apr 13, 00:05 UTCApr 13, 02:00 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-12 N553CP - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 19:05 UTC1h 50m

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 N553CP page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A70AD0 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A70AD0?
A70AD0 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N553CP.
Where is Mode-S A70AD0 registered?
Mode-S code A70AD0 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 A70AD0 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A70AD0 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A70AD0, octal 51605320, decimal 10,947,280.
What flights does A70AD0 operate?
Mode-S A70AD0 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N553CP.