sensors Mode-S transponder

AB9DE2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N848DF · operated by THOMAS DIEKER

Hex
AB9DE2
Octal
52716742
Decimal
11,247,074
Country
US
Tail
N848DF
No current signal · last broadcast 3h ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
3h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AB9DE2.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB9DE2 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
N848DF - 5 2026-04-20

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-20 N848DF - Apr 20, 00:30 UTCApr 20, 01:00 UTC30m
2026-04-19 N848DF - Apr 19, 00:50 UTCApr 19, 01:05 UTC15m
2026-04-18 N848DF - Apr 18, 21:35 UTCApr 18, 22:05 UTC30m
2026-04-17 N848DF - Apr 17, 00:40 UTCApr 17, 01:15 UTC35m
2026-04-15 N848DF - Apr 15, 18:20 UTCApr 15, 18:40 UTC20m

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 N848DF page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB9DE2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB9DE2?
AB9DE2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N848DF.
Where is Mode-S AB9DE2 registered?
Mode-S code AB9DE2 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 AB9DE2 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 3h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB9DE2, octal 52716742, decimal 11,247,074.
What flights does AB9DE2 operate?
Mode-S AB9DE2 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N848DF.