sensors Mode-S transponder

A87CB5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N646ND · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION

Hex
A87CB5
Octal
52076265
Decimal
11,041,973
Country
US
Tail
N646ND
Type
P28A
Broadcasting now · callsign NDU646 · 2,175 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A87CB5 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A87CB5 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
NDU646 - 6 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 NDU646 - Apr 13, 20:10 UTCApr 13, 21:35 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 NDU646 - Apr 13, 17:30 UTCApr 13, 18:55 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 NDU646 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:30 UTC15m
2026-04-13 NDU646 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:30 UTC40m
2026-04-13 NDU646 - Apr 13, 15:30 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC45m
2026-04-13 NDU646 - Apr 13, 13:30 UTCApr 13, 14:55 UTC1h 25m

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 N646ND page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A87CB5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A87CB5?
A87CB5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N646ND.
Where is Mode-S A87CB5 registered?
Mode-S code A87CB5 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 A87CB5 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A87CB5 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A87CB5, octal 52076265, decimal 11,041,973.
What flights does A87CB5 operate?
Mode-S A87CB5 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including NDU646.