sensors Mode-S transponder

AB2387

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N817BS · operated by RADIO FLYER 2 LLC

Hex
AB2387
Octal
52621607
Decimal
11,215,751
Country
US
Tail
N817BS
Broadcasting now · callsign N817BS · 32,050 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
5h ago

Current position

AB2387 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB2387 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
N817BS - 5 2026-05-06

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-06 N817BS FTW → IAD May 6, 12:20 UTCMay 6, 14:35 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-19 N817BS - Apr 19, 03:40 UTCApr 19, 05:10 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-18 N817BS - Apr 18, 21:45 UTCApr 18, 23:20 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-18 N817BS - Apr 18, 00:05 UTCApr 18, 00:40 UTC35m
2026-04-15 N817BS - Apr 15, 21:45 UTCApr 15, 22:25 UTC40m

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 N817BS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB2387 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB2387?
AB2387 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N817BS.
Where is Mode-S AB2387 registered?
Mode-S code AB2387 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 AB2387 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AB2387 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB2387, octal 52621607, decimal 11,215,751.
What flights does AB2387 operate?
Mode-S AB2387 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N817BS.