sensors Mode-S transponder

ABABCF

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N851HS · CESSNA 550 Citation S2 · operated by CP EXPANSION 2 LLC

Hex
ABABCF
Octal
52725717
Decimal
11,250,639
Country
US
Tail
N851HS
Type
C550
No current signal · last broadcast 2d ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
2d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ABABCF.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABABCF 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
N851HS - 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N851HS - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:05 UTC45m
2026-04-13 N851HS - Apr 13, 03:45 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC30m
2026-04-13 N851HS - Apr 13, 01:10 UTCApr 13, 02:45 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-12 N851HS - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:20 UTC25m
2026-04-12 N851HS - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 19:05 UTC1h 50m

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 N851HS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABABCF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABABCF?
ABABCF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N851HS.
Where is Mode-S ABABCF registered?
Mode-S code ABABCF 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 ABABCF broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABABCF, octal 52725717, decimal 11,250,639.
What flights does ABABCF operate?
Mode-S ABABCF has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N851HS.