sensors Mode-S transponder

AB4C15

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N827NN · BOEING 737-800 · operated by AMERICAN AIRLINES INC

Hex
AB4C15
Octal
52646025
Decimal
11,226,133
Country
US
Tail
N827NN
Type
B738
Photo of N827NN
Broadcasting now · callsign AAL1872 · 38,000 ft
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AB4C15 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB4C15 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AAL2089 American Airlines 3 2026-04-13
AAL828 - 2 2026-04-12
AAL1403 - 2 2026-04-13
AAL829 American Airlines 1 2026-04-12
AAL2855 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 AAL2089 ORD → SNA Apr 13, 22:10 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 AAL2089 ORD → SNA Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:50 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 AAL2089 ORD → SNA Apr 13, 17:50 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 AAL1403 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 AAL1403 - Apr 13, 13:33 UTCApr 13, 16:30 UTC2h 57m
2026-04-13 AAL2855 - Apr 13, 00:45 UTCApr 13, 01:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-12 AAL828 - Apr 12, 19:00 UTCApr 12, 22:28 UTC3h 28m
2026-04-12 AAL828 - Apr 12, 18:53 UTCApr 12, 22:00 UTC3h 7m
2026-04-12 AAL829 CLT → MEX Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:30 UTC15m

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 N827NN page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB4C15 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB4C15?
AB4C15 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N827NN.
Where is Mode-S AB4C15 registered?
Mode-S code AB4C15 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 AB4C15 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AB4C15 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB4C15, octal 52646025, decimal 11,226,133.
What flights does AB4C15 operate?
Mode-S AB4C15 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including AAL2089, AAL828, AAL1403, AAL829, AAL2855.