sensors Mode-S transponder

AA73EC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N7728G · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by TAKEFLIGHT LLC

Hex
AA73EC
Octal
52471754
Decimal
11,170,796
Country
US
Tail
N7728G
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign N7728G · 4,500 ft
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AA73EC is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AA73EC 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
N7728G - 2 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N7728G - Apr 13, 20:35 UTCApr 13, 21:45 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 N7728G - Apr 13, 16:45 UTCApr 13, 17:40 UTC55m

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 N7728G page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AA73EC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AA73EC?
AA73EC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N7728G.
Where is Mode-S AA73EC registered?
Mode-S code AA73EC 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 AA73EC broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AA73EC is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AA73EC, octal 52471754, decimal 11,170,796.
What flights does AA73EC operate?
Mode-S AA73EC has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N7728G.