sensors Mode-S transponder

A8B6DF

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N6602H · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by OVER THE MOUNTAIN AVIATION LLC

Hex
A8B6DF
Octal
52133337
Decimal
11,056,863
Country
US
Tail
N6602H
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign N6602H · 2,850 ft
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
3h ago

Current position

A8B6DF is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A8B6DF 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
N6602H - 9 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 N6602H - Apr 18, 15:45 UTCApr 18, 16:10 UTC25m
2026-04-17 N6602H - Apr 17, 19:40 UTCApr 17, 20:15 UTC35m
2026-04-17 N6602H - Apr 17, 17:40 UTCApr 17, 18:05 UTC25m
2026-04-17 N6602H - Apr 17, 14:10 UTCApr 17, 15:05 UTC54m
2026-04-17 N6602H - Apr 17, 11:40 UTCApr 17, 12:30 UTC50m
2026-04-14 N6602H - Apr 14, 21:50 UTCApr 14, 22:25 UTC35m
2026-04-14 N6602H - Apr 14, 18:55 UTCApr 14, 19:05 UTC10m
2026-04-14 N6602H - Apr 14, 16:30 UTCApr 14, 16:45 UTC15m
2026-04-14 N6602H - Apr 14, 11:50 UTCApr 14, 12:10 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 N6602H page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A8B6DF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A8B6DF?
A8B6DF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N6602H.
Where is Mode-S A8B6DF registered?
Mode-S code A8B6DF 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 A8B6DF broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A8B6DF is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A8B6DF, octal 52133337, decimal 11,056,863.
What flights does A8B6DF operate?
Mode-S A8B6DF has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N6602H.