sensors Mode-S transponder

A71EC5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N558ST · PIPER PA-46-310/350 · operated by NEWPORT FEDERAL

Hex
A71EC5
Octal
51617305
Decimal
10,952,389
Country
US
Tail
N558ST
Type
PA46
No current signal · last broadcast 23d ago
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
23d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A71EC5.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A71EC5 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
N558ST - 9 2026-05-11

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-11 N558ST SBD → CNO May 11, 02:25 UTCMay 11, 02:40 UTC15m
2026-05-11 N558ST - May 11, 01:15 UTCMay 11, 02:10 UTC55m
2026-05-11 N558ST - May 11, 00:34 UTCMay 11, 00:49 UTC15m
2026-05-05 N558ST - May 5, 23:15 UTCMay 6, 00:35 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-05 N558ST - May 5, 22:15 UTCMay 5, 22:40 UTC25m
2026-05-01 N558ST - May 1, 02:25 UTCMay 1, 02:45 UTC20m
2026-04-30 N558ST - Apr 30, 23:55 UTCMay 1, 01:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-25 N558ST - Apr 25, 23:10 UTCApr 26, 01:40 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-23 N558ST - Apr 23, 17:45 UTCApr 23, 20:05 UTC2h 20m

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 N558ST page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A71EC5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A71EC5?
A71EC5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N558ST.
Where is Mode-S A71EC5 registered?
Mode-S code A71EC5 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 A71EC5 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 23d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A71EC5, octal 51617305, decimal 10,952,389.
What flights does A71EC5 operate?
Mode-S A71EC5 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N558ST.