sensors Mode-S transponder

ABA784

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N850BU · operated by METRO AVIATION INC

Hex
ABA784
Octal
52723604
Decimal
11,249,540
Country
US
Tail
N850BU
Type
EC45
No current signal · last broadcast 19h ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
19h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ABA784.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABA784 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
N850BU - 7 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 N850BU - Apr 14, 08:25 UTCApr 14, 08:45 UTC20m
2026-04-14 N850BU - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 07:40 UTC30m
2026-04-13 N850BU - Apr 13, 21:55 UTCApr 13, 22:10 UTC15m
2026-04-13 N850BU - Apr 13, 15:55 UTCApr 13, 16:05 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N850BU - Apr 13, 08:30 UTCApr 13, 08:40 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N850BU - Apr 13, 05:55 UTCApr 13, 06:05 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N850BU - Apr 13, 02:30 UTCApr 13, 02:40 UTC10m

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 N850BU page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABA784 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABA784?
ABA784 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N850BU.
Where is Mode-S ABA784 registered?
Mode-S code ABA784 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 ABA784 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 19h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABA784, octal 52723604, decimal 11,249,540.
What flights does ABA784 operate?
Mode-S ABA784 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N850BU.