sensors Mode-S transponder

AB8173

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N840SK · BOMBARDIER Regional Jet CRJ-900 · operated by DELTA AIR LINES INC

Hex
AB8173
Octal
52700563
Decimal
11,239,795
Country
US
Tail
N840SK
Type
CRJ9
Broadcasting now · callsign SKW3889 · 12,075 ft
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AB8173 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB8173 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 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SKW3784 - 4 2026-04-13
SKW3907 - 2 2026-04-13
SKW3823 SkyWest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SKW3980 SkyWest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SKW3909 - 1 2026-04-13
SKW3804 - 1 2026-04-12
SKW3734 - 1 2026-04-12
SKW3647 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SKW3647 - Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 22:30 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 SKW3823 JFK → BOS Apr 13, 18:10 UTCApr 13, 19:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 SKW3823 JFK → BOS Apr 13, 16:20 UTCApr 13, 17:20 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SKW3784 - Apr 13, 14:00 UTCApr 13, 15:20 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 SKW3784 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SKW3784 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:40 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SKW3784 - Apr 13, 11:40 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SKW3980 AZO → DTW Apr 13, 09:45 UTCApr 13, 10:10 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SKW3909 - Apr 13, 03:04 UTCApr 13, 03:25 UTC21m
2026-04-13 SKW3907 - Apr 13, 01:15 UTCApr 13, 01:55 UTC40m
2026-04-12 SKW3907 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:10 UTC15m
2026-04-12 SKW3804 - Apr 12, 18:50 UTCApr 12, 19:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-12 SKW3734 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:45 UTC30m

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 N840SK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB8173 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB8173?
AB8173 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N840SK.
Where is Mode-S AB8173 registered?
Mode-S code AB8173 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 AB8173 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AB8173 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB8173, octal 52700563, decimal 11,239,795.
What flights does AB8173 operate?
Mode-S AB8173 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SKW3784, SKW3907, SKW3823, SKW3980, SKW3909.