sensors Mode-S transponder

A71ADB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N557QS · CESSNA 560XL Citation XLS · operated by NETJETS SALES INC

Hex
A71ADB
Octal
51615333
Decimal
10,951,387
Country
US
Tail
N557QS
Type
C56X
Broadcasting now · callsign EJA557 · 4,050 ft
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A71ADB is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A71ADB 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
EJA557 - 8 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 EJA557 - Apr 13, 21:05 UTCApr 13, 22:00 UTC55m
2026-04-13 EJA557 - Apr 13, 20:00 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC10m
2026-04-13 EJA557 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:25 UTC10m
2026-04-13 EJA557 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 EJA557 - Apr 13, 13:10 UTCApr 13, 14:10 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 EJA557 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:00 UTC40m
2026-04-12 EJA557 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-12 EJA557 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 19:25 UTC2h 10m

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 N557QS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A71ADB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A71ADB?
A71ADB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N557QS.
Where is Mode-S A71ADB registered?
Mode-S code A71ADB 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 A71ADB broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A71ADB is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A71ADB, octal 51615333, decimal 10,951,387.
What flights does A71ADB operate?
Mode-S A71ADB has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including EJA557.