sensors Mode-S transponder

A97A66

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N71HC · CESSNA 560XL Citation XLS · operated by SOAR20 LLC

Hex
A97A66
Octal
52275146
Decimal
11,106,918
Country
US
Tail
N71HC
Type
C56X
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A97A66.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A97A66 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
VNT71 - 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 VNT71 - Apr 13, 20:40 UTCApr 13, 22:15 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 VNT71 - Apr 13, 16:45 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 VNT71 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:55 UTC35m
2026-04-13 VNT71 - Apr 13, 11:50 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC25m
2026-04-12 VNT71 - Apr 12, 18:35 UTCApr 12, 19:25 UTC50m

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 N71HC page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A97A66 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A97A66?
A97A66 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N71HC.
Where is Mode-S A97A66 registered?
Mode-S code A97A66 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 A97A66 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 A97A66, octal 52275146, decimal 11,106,918.
What flights does A97A66 operate?
Mode-S A97A66 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including VNT71.