sensors Mode-S transponder

A8956E

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N652PA · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by SMN INVESTMENTS INC

Hex
A8956E
Octal
52112556
Decimal
11,048,302
Country
US
Tail
N652PA
Type
C172
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A8956E.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A8956E 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
N652PA - 2 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N652PA LAF → LAF Apr 13, 22:25 UTCApr 13, 23:20 UTC55m
2026-04-13 N652PA LAF → LAF Apr 13, 20:30 UTCApr 13, 21:30 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 N652PA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A8956E frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A8956E?
A8956E is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N652PA.
Where is Mode-S A8956E registered?
Mode-S code A8956E 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 A8956E broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A8956E, octal 52112556, decimal 11,048,302.
What flights does A8956E operate?
Mode-S A8956E has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N652PA.