sensors Mode-S transponder

ABA873

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N850MH · AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC-130 · operated by MUSTANG LEASING LLC

Hex
ABA873
Octal
52724163
Decimal
11,249,779
Country
US
Tail
N850MH
Type
EC30
No current signal · last broadcast 23h ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ABA873.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABA873 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
N850MH - 6 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N850MH - Apr 13, 22:50 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC50m
2026-04-13 N850MH - Apr 13, 20:00 UTCApr 13, 20:30 UTC30m
2026-04-13 N850MH - Apr 13, 04:25 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC15m
2026-04-13 N850MH - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC45m
2026-04-13 N850MH - Apr 13, 03:15 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 N850MH LGB → PSP Apr 13, 01:25 UTCApr 13, 02:05 UTC40m

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 N850MH page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABA873 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABA873?
ABA873 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N850MH.
Where is Mode-S ABA873 registered?
Mode-S code ABA873 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 ABA873 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 ABA873, octal 52724163, decimal 11,249,779.
What flights does ABA873 operate?
Mode-S ABA873 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N850MH.