sensors Mode-S transponder

A85FBA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N639FT · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Hex
A85FBA
Octal
52057672
Decimal
11,034,554
Country
US
Tail
N639FT
Type
P28A
No current signal · last broadcast 23h ago
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A85FBA.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A85FBA 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
TCF639 - 9 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 TCF639 - Apr 13, 23:15 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC30m
2026-04-13 TCF639 - Apr 13, 21:35 UTCApr 13, 22:35 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 TCF639 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:25 UTC35m
2026-04-13 TCF639 - Apr 13, 19:15 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC55m
2026-04-13 TCF639 MLB → MLB Apr 13, 17:15 UTCApr 13, 18:05 UTC50m
2026-04-13 TCF639 - Apr 13, 15:10 UTCApr 13, 15:55 UTC45m
2026-04-13 TCF639 - Apr 13, 13:15 UTCApr 13, 14:25 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 TCF639 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:05 UTC10m
2026-04-13 TCF639 MLB → MLB Apr 13, 11:05 UTCApr 13, 12:05 UTC1h 0m

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 N639FT page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A85FBA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A85FBA?
A85FBA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N639FT.
Where is Mode-S A85FBA registered?
Mode-S code A85FBA 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 A85FBA broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 23h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A85FBA, octal 52057672, decimal 11,034,554.
What flights does A85FBA operate?
Mode-S A85FBA has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including TCF639.