sensors Mode-S transponder

A72BF9

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N561PU · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by SKYBORNE AIRLINE ACADEMY INC

Hex
A72BF9
Octal
51625771
Decimal
10,955,769
Country
US
Tail
N561PU
Type
P28A
Broadcasting now · callsign SFY553 · 1,575 ft
Flights observed
19
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

A72BF9 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A72BF9 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
SFY553 - 19 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 19

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 SFY553 - Apr 18, 16:30 UTCApr 18, 17:00 UTC30m
2026-04-18 SFY553 - Apr 18, 13:15 UTCApr 18, 14:25 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-17 SFY553 - Apr 17, 17:35 UTCApr 17, 18:40 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-17 SFY553 - Apr 17, 14:30 UTCApr 17, 15:10 UTC40m
2026-04-17 SFY553 - Apr 17, 12:05 UTCApr 17, 13:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-16 SFY553 - Apr 16, 21:50 UTCApr 16, 22:54 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-15 SFY553 - Apr 15, 21:05 UTCApr 15, 22:15 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-15 SFY553 - Apr 15, 19:25 UTCApr 15, 20:05 UTC40m
2026-04-15 SFY553 - Apr 15, 17:10 UTCApr 15, 17:50 UTC40m
2026-04-15 SFY553 - Apr 15, 15:05 UTCApr 15, 15:40 UTC35m
2026-04-15 SFY553 - Apr 15, 11:50 UTCApr 15, 12:30 UTC40m
2026-04-14 SFY553 - Apr 14, 18:25 UTCApr 14, 18:45 UTC20m
2026-04-14 SFY553 - Apr 14, 14:50 UTCApr 14, 15:20 UTC30m
2026-04-14 SFY553 - Apr 14, 14:20 UTCApr 14, 14:45 UTC25m
2026-04-14 SFY553 - Apr 14, 12:50 UTCApr 14, 13:05 UTC15m
2026-04-14 SFY553 - Apr 14, 12:05 UTCApr 14, 12:45 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SFY553 - Apr 13, 18:45 UTCApr 13, 19:50 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SFY553 - Apr 13, 17:15 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC45m
2026-04-12 SFY553 - Apr 12, 17:55 UTCApr 12, 19:05 UTC1h 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 N561PU page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A72BF9 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A72BF9?
A72BF9 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N561PU.
Where is Mode-S A72BF9 registered?
Mode-S code A72BF9 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 A72BF9 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A72BF9 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A72BF9, octal 51625771, decimal 10,955,769.
What flights does A72BF9 operate?
Mode-S A72BF9 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including SFY553.