sensors Mode-S transponder

ABB3D5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N853PU · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Hex
ABB3D5
Octal
52731725
Decimal
11,252,693
Country
US
Tail
N853PU
Type
P28A
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 ABB3D5.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABB3D5 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
PDU53 - 7 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 PDU53 LAF → LAF Apr 13, 21:40 UTCApr 13, 23:20 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 PDU53 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 PDU53 LAF → LAF Apr 13, 18:55 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 PDU53 LAF → LAF Apr 13, 17:10 UTCApr 13, 18:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 PDU53 LAF → LAF Apr 13, 14:50 UTCApr 13, 15:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 PDU53 LAF → LAF Apr 13, 12:40 UTCApr 13, 13:40 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-12 PDU53 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:05 UTC50m

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 N853PU page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABB3D5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABB3D5?
ABB3D5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N853PU.
Where is Mode-S ABB3D5 registered?
Mode-S code ABB3D5 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 ABB3D5 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 ABB3D5, octal 52731725, decimal 11,252,693.
What flights does ABB3D5 operate?
Mode-S ABB3D5 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including PDU53.