sensors Mode-S transponder

AB6F96

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N836KS · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Hex
AB6F96
Octal
52667626
Decimal
11,235,222
Country
US
Tail
N836KS
Type
C172
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AB6F96.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB6F96 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
KSU36 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 KSU36 SLN → SLN Apr 13, 18:00 UTCApr 13, 18:45 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 N836KS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB6F96 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB6F96?
AB6F96 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N836KS.
Where is Mode-S AB6F96 registered?
Mode-S code AB6F96 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 AB6F96 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB6F96, octal 52667626, decimal 11,235,222.
What flights does AB6F96 operate?
Mode-S AB6F96 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including KSU36.