sensors Mode-S transponder

AB87BB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N842ER · operated by EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY INC

Hex
AB87BB
Octal
52703673
Decimal
11,241,403
Country
US
Tail
N842ER
Type
C172
No current signal · last broadcast 23h ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AB87BB.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB87BB 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
ERU842 - 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 ERU842 - Apr 13, 23:25 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC15m
2026-04-13 ERU842 - Apr 13, 20:20 UTCApr 13, 21:05 UTC45m
2026-04-13 ERU842 - Apr 13, 17:35 UTCApr 13, 18:15 UTC40m
2026-04-13 ERU842 - Apr 13, 12:55 UTCApr 13, 14:30 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-12 ERU842 - Apr 12, 17:55 UTCApr 12, 18:45 UTC50m

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 N842ER page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB87BB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB87BB?
AB87BB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N842ER.
Where is Mode-S AB87BB registered?
Mode-S code AB87BB 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 AB87BB broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 23h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB87BB, octal 52703673, decimal 11,241,403.
What flights does AB87BB operate?
Mode-S AB87BB has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including ERU842.