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A87904

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N645NK · AIRBUS A-320 · operated by SPIRIT AIRLINES LLC

Hex
A87904
Octal
52074404
Decimal
11,041,028
Country
US
Tail
N645NK
Type
A320
Broadcasting now · callsign NKS1304 · 34,000 ft
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
19h ago

Current position

A87904 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A87904 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 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
NKS2197 - 2 2026-04-13
NKS394 - 1 2026-04-14
NKS393 Spirit Airlines 1 2026-04-13
NKS3885 - 1 2026-04-12
NKS3003 - 1 2026-04-13
NKS3002 Spirit Airlines 1 2026-04-13
NKS258 Spirit Airlines 1 2026-04-13
NKS251 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 NKS394 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:45 UTC30m
2026-04-13 NKS393 SDF → FLL Apr 13, 23:30 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC15m
2026-04-13 NKS2197 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:45 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 NKS2197 - Apr 13, 19:25 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC45m
2026-04-13 NKS3003 - Apr 13, 16:40 UTCApr 13, 18:20 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 NKS3002 DTW → RSW Apr 13, 13:30 UTCApr 13, 15:05 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 NKS251 - Apr 13, 09:59 UTCApr 13, 11:25 UTC1h 26m
2026-04-13 NKS258 MCO → BDL Apr 13, 01:15 UTCApr 13, 02:55 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-12 NKS3885 MCO → EWR Apr 12, 17:45 UTCApr 12, 20:00 UTC2h 15m

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.

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Mode-S A87904 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A87904?
A87904 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N645NK.
Where is Mode-S A87904 registered?
Mode-S code A87904 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 A87904 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A87904 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A87904, octal 52074404, decimal 11,041,028.
What flights does A87904 operate?
Mode-S A87904 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including NKS2197, NKS394, NKS393, NKS3885, NKS3003.