sensors Mode-S transponder

ABBDFA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N856DN · BOEING 737-900 · operated by DELTA AIR LINES INC

Hex
ABBDFA
Octal
52736772
Decimal
11,255,290
Country
US
Tail
N856DN
Type
B739
Photo of N856DN
Broadcasting now · callsign DAL682 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
16h ago

Current position

ABBDFA is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABBDFA 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
DAL2876 - 3 2026-04-13
DAL2453 Delta Air Lines 1 2026-04-14
DAL2236 - 1 2026-04-13
DAL1679 Delta Air Lines 1 2026-04-12
DAL1467 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 DAL2453 LGA → DTW Apr 14, 10:10 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC55m
2026-04-13 DAL1467 - Apr 13, 20:40 UTCApr 13, 22:05 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 DAL2236 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 19:05 UTC2h 50m
2026-04-13 DAL2876 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 14:45 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 DAL2876 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 14:45 UTC2h 50m
2026-04-13 DAL2876 - Apr 13, 11:21 UTCApr 13, 14:41 UTC3h 20m
2026-04-12 DAL1679 CVG → TPA Apr 12, 18:10 UTCApr 12, 19:50 UTC1h 40m

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.

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Mode-S ABBDFA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABBDFA?
ABBDFA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N856DN.
Where is Mode-S ABBDFA registered?
Mode-S code ABBDFA 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 ABBDFA broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ABBDFA is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABBDFA, octal 52736772, decimal 11,255,290.
What flights does ABBDFA operate?
Mode-S ABBDFA has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including DAL2876, DAL2453, DAL2236, DAL1679, DAL1467.