sensors Mode-S transponder

AB8FD2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N844MK · AIRBUS HELICOPTERS H-160 · operated by MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC

Hex
AB8FD2
Octal
52707722
Decimal
11,243,474
Country
US
Tail
N844MK
Type
H160
No current signal · last broadcast 21h ago
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
21h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AB8FD2.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB8FD2 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
N844MK - 2 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 N844MK - Apr 14, 10:25 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC40m
2026-04-13 N844MK TTN → TTN Apr 13, 10:30 UTCApr 13, 11:25 UTC55m

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 N844MK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB8FD2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB8FD2?
AB8FD2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N844MK.
Where is Mode-S AB8FD2 registered?
Mode-S code AB8FD2 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 AB8FD2 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 21h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB8FD2, octal 52707722, decimal 11,243,474.
What flights does AB8FD2 operate?
Mode-S AB8FD2 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N844MK.