sensors Mode-S transponder

AB5031

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N828SP · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by VISTA AVIATION INC

Hex
AB5031
Octal
52650061
Decimal
11,227,185
Country
US
Tail
N828SP
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign N828SP · 3,175 ft
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AB5031 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB5031 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
N828SP - 2 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N828SP - Apr 13, 17:35 UTCApr 13, 17:50 UTC15m
2026-04-13 N828SP WHP → WHP Apr 13, 16:45 UTCApr 13, 17:30 UTC45m

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 N828SP page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB5031 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB5031?
AB5031 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N828SP.
Where is Mode-S AB5031 registered?
Mode-S code AB5031 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 AB5031 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AB5031 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB5031, octal 52650061, decimal 11,227,185.
What flights does AB5031 operate?
Mode-S AB5031 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N828SP.