sensors Mode-S transponder

AAA816

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N786PA · AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC-130 · operated by XEBEC LLC

Hex
AAA816
Octal
52524026
Decimal
11,184,150
Country
US
Tail
N786PA
Type
EC30
Broadcasting now · callsign N786PA · 3,700 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AAA816 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AAA816 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
N786PA - 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N786PA - Apr 13, 22:10 UTCApr 13, 22:35 UTC25m
2026-04-13 N786PA - Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 21:15 UTC15m
2026-04-13 N786PA - Apr 13, 14:10 UTCApr 13, 15:00 UTC50m
2026-04-12 N786PA - Apr 12, 18:45 UTCApr 12, 19:00 UTC15m
2026-04-12 N786PA - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:25 UTC10m

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 N786PA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AAA816 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AAA816?
AAA816 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N786PA.
Where is Mode-S AAA816 registered?
Mode-S code AAA816 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 AAA816 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AAA816 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AAA816, octal 52524026, decimal 11,184,150.
What flights does AAA816 operate?
Mode-S AAA816 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N786PA.