sensors Mode-S transponder

ABAFE4

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N852ML · BOEING 787-9 Dreamliner · operated by BOEING CO

Hex
ABAFE4
Octal
52727744
Decimal
11,251,684
Country
US
Tail
N852ML
Type
B789
No current signal · last broadcast 12h ago
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
US
Last broadcast
12h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ABAFE4.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABAFE4 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AAL135 American Airlines 5 2026-04-13
AAL50 - 4 2026-04-13
AAL136 American Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 AAL136 LAX → LHR Apr 14, 09:40 UTCApr 14, 10:35 UTC55m
2026-04-13 AAL135 LHR → LAX Apr 13, 16:35 UTCApr 13, 18:15 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 AAL135 LHR → LAX Apr 13, 13:15 UTCApr 13, 15:40 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 AAL135 LHR → LAX Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 10:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 AAL135 LHR → LAX Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 10:10 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 AAL135 LHR → LAX Apr 13, 07:35 UTCApr 13, 18:14 UTC10h 39m
2026-04-13 AAL50 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:15 UTC55m
2026-04-13 AAL50 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 05:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 AAL50 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 AAL50 - Apr 13, 00:00 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC3h 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 N852ML page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABAFE4 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABAFE4?
ABAFE4 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N852ML.
Where is Mode-S ABAFE4 registered?
Mode-S code ABAFE4 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 ABAFE4 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 12h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABAFE4, octal 52727744, decimal 11,251,684.
What flights does ABAFE4 operate?
Mode-S ABAFE4 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including AAL135, AAL50, AAL136.