sensors Mode-S transponder

A91AB1

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N686ND · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION

Hex
A91AB1
Octal
52215261
Decimal
11,082,417
Country
US
Tail
N686ND
Type
P28A
Broadcasting now · callsign NDU686 · 3,400 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

A91AB1 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A91AB1 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
NDU686 - 7 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 NDU686 - Apr 13, 22:45 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 NDU686 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:30 UTC40m
2026-04-13 NDU686 - Apr 13, 19:15 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC55m
2026-04-13 NDU686 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 NDU686 - Apr 13, 15:55 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 NDU686 - Apr 13, 13:45 UTCApr 13, 14:55 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-12 NDU686 - Apr 12, 18:10 UTCApr 12, 19:25 UTC1h 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.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the N686ND page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A91AB1 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A91AB1?
A91AB1 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N686ND.
Where is Mode-S A91AB1 registered?
Mode-S code A91AB1 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 A91AB1 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A91AB1 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A91AB1, octal 52215261, decimal 11,082,417.
What flights does A91AB1 operate?
Mode-S A91AB1 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including NDU686.