sensors Mode-S transponder

ABB3C3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N853PA · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by DK SKYHAWK LLC

Hex
ABB3C3
Octal
52731703
Decimal
11,252,675
Country
US
Tail
N853PA
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign N853PA · 1,950 ft
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
2d ago

Current position

ABB3C3 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABB3C3 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
N853PA - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N853PA - Apr 13, 00:10 UTCApr 13, 00:20 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 N853PA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABB3C3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABB3C3?
ABB3C3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N853PA.
Where is Mode-S ABB3C3 registered?
Mode-S code ABB3C3 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 ABB3C3 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ABB3C3 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABB3C3, octal 52731703, decimal 11,252,675.
What flights does ABB3C3 operate?
Mode-S ABB3C3 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N853PA.