sensors Mode-S transponder

AB5C85

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N831ER · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

Hex
AB5C85
Octal
52656205
Decimal
11,230,341
Country
US
Tail
N831ER
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign ERU831 · 2,250 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AB5C85 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB5C85 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
ERU831 - 7 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 ERU831 - Apr 13, 20:20 UTCApr 13, 21:25 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 ERU831 - Apr 13, 17:55 UTCApr 13, 18:25 UTC30m
2026-04-13 ERU831 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 ERU831 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC50m
2026-04-13 ERU831 - Apr 13, 15:25 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC50m
2026-04-13 ERU831 - Apr 13, 01:00 UTCApr 13, 03:45 UTC2h 45m
2026-04-12 ERU831 - Apr 12, 18:55 UTCApr 12, 19:55 UTC1h 0m

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 N831ER page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB5C85 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB5C85?
AB5C85 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N831ER.
Where is Mode-S AB5C85 registered?
Mode-S code AB5C85 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 AB5C85 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AB5C85 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB5C85, octal 52656205, decimal 11,230,341.
What flights does AB5C85 operate?
Mode-S AB5C85 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including ERU831.