sensors Mode-S transponder

A809F5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N617NK · AIRBUS A-320 · operated by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE

Hex
A809F5
Octal
52004765
Decimal
11,012,597
Country
US
Tail
N617NK
Type
A320
Photo of N617NK
Broadcasting now · callsign NKS3886 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A809F5 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A809F5 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
NKS582 - 3 2026-04-13
NKS3066 - 3 2026-04-13
NKS585 Spirit Airlines 2 2026-04-13
NKS2196 - 2 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 NKS2196 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:10 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 NKS2196 - Apr 13, 18:39 UTCApr 13, 20:50 UTC2h 11m
2026-04-13 NKS3066 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC20m
2026-04-13 NKS3066 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC45m
2026-04-13 NKS3066 - Apr 13, 14:24 UTCApr 13, 16:39 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 NKS582 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:00 UTC40m
2026-04-13 NKS582 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 NKS582 - Apr 13, 10:40 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 NKS585 FLL → IND Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 NKS585 FLL → IND Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC20m

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 N617NK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A809F5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A809F5?
A809F5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N617NK.
Where is Mode-S A809F5 registered?
Mode-S code A809F5 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 A809F5 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A809F5 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A809F5, octal 52004765, decimal 11,012,597.
What flights does A809F5 operate?
Mode-S A809F5 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including NKS582, NKS3066, NKS585, NKS2196.