sensors Mode-S transponder

AB49FE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8263Z · PIPER PA-28-201T/235/236 · operated by BECKER MATTHEW P

Hex
AB49FE
Octal
52644776
Decimal
11,225,598
Country
US
Tail
N8263Z
Type
P28B
Broadcasting now · callsign N8263Z · 1,600 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

AB49FE is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB49FE 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
N8263Z - 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N8263Z - Apr 13, 23:00 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC45m
2026-04-13 N8263Z - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:25 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 N8263Z - Apr 13, 19:20 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 N8263Z - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:20 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 N8263Z - Apr 13, 15:55 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC20m

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 N8263Z page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB49FE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB49FE?
AB49FE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8263Z.
Where is Mode-S AB49FE registered?
Mode-S code AB49FE 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 AB49FE broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AB49FE is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB49FE, octal 52644776, decimal 11,225,598.
What flights does AB49FE operate?
Mode-S AB49FE has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N8263Z.