sensors Mode-S transponder

A8B73C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N66046 · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by PALM BEACH FLIGHT TRAINING CORP

Hex
A8B73C
Octal
52133474
Decimal
11,056,956
Country
US
Tail
N66046
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 A8B73C.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A8B73C 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
N66046 - 2 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N66046 - Apr 13, 16:35 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 N66046 LNA → LNA Apr 13, 12:40 UTCApr 13, 13:50 UTC1h 10m

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 N66046 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A8B73C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A8B73C?
A8B73C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N66046.
Where is Mode-S A8B73C registered?
Mode-S code A8B73C 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 A8B73C 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 A8B73C, octal 52133474, decimal 11,056,956.
What flights does A8B73C operate?
Mode-S A8B73C has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N66046.