sensors Mode-S transponder

AB8CA5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N843SY · BOEING 737-800 · operated by SUN COUNTRY INC DBA, SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES

Hex
AB8CA5
Octal
52706245
Decimal
11,242,661
Country
US
Tail
N843SY
Type
B738
Broadcasting now · callsign SCX1654 · 41,000 ft
Flights observed
258
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
54m ago

Current position

AB8CA5 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB8CA5 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SCX252 - 6 2026-07-05
SCX251 Sun Country Airlines 6 2026-07-05
SCX430 - 5 2026-07-05
SCX429 - 5 2026-07-05
SCX395 - 5 2026-06-29
SCX396 - 4 2026-06-30
SCX1273 - 4 2026-07-12
SCX901 - 3 2026-04-13
SCX8774 Sun Country Airlines 3 2026-05-08
SCX8726 Sun Country Airlines 3 2026-05-17
SCX8724 Sun Country Airlines 3 2026-05-08
SCX8225 Sun Country Airlines 3 2026-06-24
SCX8216 - 3 2026-06-22
SCX8215 - 3 2026-06-22
SCX8214 Sun Country Airlines 3 2026-06-22
SCX1814 - 3 2026-07-09
SCX1813 - 3 2026-07-09
SCX1492 - 3 2026-06-26
SCX9020 Sun Country Airlines 2 2026-04-14
SCX902 - 2 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-14 SCX1654 - Jul 14, 14:45 UTCJul 14, 15:15 UTC30m
2026-07-13 SCX8611 - Jul 13, 15:05 UTCJul 13, 18:25 UTC3h 20m
2026-07-13 SCX1655 MSP → CMH Jul 13, 11:10 UTCJul 13, 12:40 UTC1h 30m
2026-07-13 SCX1274 - Jul 13, 01:25 UTCJul 13, 03:50 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-12 SCX1273 - Jul 12, 23:35 UTCJul 12, 23:45 UTC10m
2026-07-12 SCX1273 - Jul 12, 20:40 UTCJul 12, 23:05 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-12 SCX1228 - Jul 12, 15:55 UTCJul 12, 18:20 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-12 SCX1227 MSP → BDL Jul 12, 12:30 UTCJul 12, 14:45 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-11 SCX1042 YVR → MSP Jul 11, 19:20 UTCJul 11, 22:05 UTC2h 45m
2026-07-11 SCX1041 MSP → YVR Jul 11, 14:30 UTCJul 11, 17:50 UTC3h 20m
2026-07-11 SCX220 - Jul 11, 00:10 UTCJul 11, 01:40 UTC1h 30m
2026-07-10 SCX219 MSP → CVG Jul 10, 21:35 UTCJul 10, 22:55 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-10 SCX1776 PHL → MSP Jul 10, 16:30 UTCJul 10, 19:00 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-10 SCX1775 MSP → PHL Jul 10, 13:20 UTCJul 10, 15:20 UTC2h 0m
2026-07-09 SCX1814 - Jul 9, 23:15 UTCJul 10, 01:45 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-09 SCX1813 MSP → VPS Jul 9, 19:25 UTCJul 9, 21:45 UTC2h 20m
2026-07-09 SCX1058 - Jul 9, 15:30 UTCJul 9, 17:15 UTC1h 45m
2026-07-09 SCX1057 MSP → BUF Jul 9, 12:35 UTCJul 9, 14:10 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-06 SCX1880 - Jul 6, 23:35 UTCJul 7, 00:35 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-06 SCX1879 - Jul 6, 21:05 UTCJul 6, 22:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-06 SCX282 SEA → MSP Jul 6, 16:30 UTCJul 6, 19:20 UTC2h 50m
2026-07-06 SCX281 MSP → SEA Jul 6, 11:25 UTCJul 6, 14:40 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-06 SCX392 - Jul 6, 02:45 UTCJul 6, 05:50 UTC3h 5m
2026-07-05 SCX391 MSP → SFO Jul 5, 22:05 UTCJul 6, 01:35 UTC3h 30m
2026-07-05 SCX252 BOS → MSP Jul 5, 17:30 UTCJul 5, 20:20 UTC2h 50m
2026-07-05 SCX251 MSP → BOS Jul 5, 12:05 UTCJul 5, 14:20 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-05 SCX430 - Jul 5, 07:25 UTCJul 5, 10:35 UTC3h 10m
2026-07-05 SCX429 - Jul 5, 02:35 UTCJul 5, 05:55 UTC3h 20m
2026-07-04 SCX428 LAX → MSP Jul 4, 21:10 UTCJul 5, 00:20 UTC3h 10m
2026-07-04 SCX427 - Jul 4, 16:45 UTCJul 4, 20:00 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-01 SCX342 MCO → MSP Jul 1, 21:45 UTCJul 2, 00:45 UTC3h 0m
2026-07-01 SCX341 MSP → MCO Jul 1, 13:30 UTCJul 1, 16:35 UTC3h 5m
2026-07-01 SCX426 - Jul 1, 01:40 UTCJul 1, 04:40 UTC3h 0m
2026-06-30 SCX425 - Jun 30, 20:30 UTCJul 1, 00:00 UTC3h 30m
2026-06-30 SCX252 BOS → MSP Jun 30, 15:50 UTCJun 30, 18:20 UTC2h 30m
2026-06-30 SCX251 MSP → BOS Jun 30, 12:05 UTCJun 30, 14:25 UTC2h 20m
2026-06-30 SCX396 - Jun 30, 01:55 UTCJun 30, 05:10 UTC3h 15m
2026-06-29 SCX395 MSP → SFO Jun 29, 20:24 UTCJun 30, 00:09 UTC3h 45m
2026-06-29 SCX1776 - Jun 29, 16:35 UTCJun 29, 18:49 UTC2h 15m
2026-06-29 SCX1775 - Jun 29, 12:45 UTCJun 29, 14:54 UTC2h 10m
2026-06-29 SCX262 - Jun 29, 02:30 UTCJun 29, 03:29 UTC1h 0m
2026-06-29 SCX261 MSP → ORD Jun 29, 00:10 UTCJun 29, 01:05 UTC55m
2026-06-28 SCX668 IAD → MSP Jun 28, 20:39 UTCJun 28, 22:49 UTC2h 10m
2026-06-28 SCX667 MSP → IAD Jun 28, 17:10 UTCJun 28, 19:20 UTC2h 10m
2026-06-27 SCX634 - Jun 27, 23:14 UTCJun 28, 00:55 UTC1h 40m
2026-06-27 SCX633 MSP → BNA Jun 27, 20:09 UTCJun 27, 21:55 UTC1h 45m
2026-06-26 SCX1492 - Jun 26, 22:25 UTCJun 27, 00:00 UTC1h 35m
2026-06-26 SCX1491 MSP → CMH Jun 26, 19:39 UTCJun 26, 20:59 UTC1h 20m
2026-06-26 SCX1228 BDL → MSP Jun 26, 15:29 UTCJun 26, 18:15 UTC2h 45m
2026-06-26 SCX1227 MSP → BDL Jun 26, 12:29 UTCJun 26, 14:35 UTC2h 5m

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 N843SY page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB8CA5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB8CA5?
AB8CA5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N843SY.
Where is Mode-S AB8CA5 registered?
Mode-S code AB8CA5 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 AB8CA5 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AB8CA5 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB8CA5, octal 52706245, decimal 11,242,661.
What flights does AB8CA5 operate?
Mode-S AB8CA5 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SCX252, SCX251, SCX430, SCX429, SCX395.