sensors Mode-S transponder

ABAC2A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N851MH · AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC-130 · operated by MUSTANG LEASING LLC

Hex
ABAC2A
Octal
52726052
Decimal
11,250,730
Country
US
Tail
N851MH
Type
EC30
No current signal · last broadcast 23h ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ABAC2A.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABAC2A 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
N851MH - 7 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N851MH - Apr 13, 23:10 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC30m
2026-04-13 N851MH - Apr 13, 21:45 UTCApr 13, 21:55 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N851MH - Apr 13, 20:05 UTCApr 13, 20:50 UTC45m
2026-04-13 N851MH - Apr 13, 17:00 UTCApr 13, 18:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 N851MH - Apr 13, 14:05 UTCApr 13, 14:50 UTC45m
2026-04-12 N851MH - Apr 12, 19:50 UTCApr 12, 20:05 UTC15m
2026-04-12 N851MH - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:30 UTC1h 15m

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 N851MH page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABAC2A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABAC2A?
ABAC2A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N851MH.
Where is Mode-S ABAC2A registered?
Mode-S code ABAC2A 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 ABAC2A 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 ABAC2A, octal 52726052, decimal 11,250,730.
What flights does ABAC2A operate?
Mode-S ABAC2A has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N851MH.