sensors Mode-S transponder

ABC16C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N857AU · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Hex
ABC16C
Octal
52740554
Decimal
11,256,172
Country
US
Tail
N857AU
Type
C172
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ABC16C.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABC16C 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
AUB146 - 4 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 AUB146 - Apr 13, 23:20 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC25m
2026-04-13 AUB146 - Apr 13, 19:55 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC15m
2026-04-13 AUB146 AUO → AUO Apr 13, 16:55 UTCApr 13, 17:45 UTC50m
2026-04-12 AUB146 - Apr 12, 18:05 UTCApr 12, 18:30 UTC25m

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 N857AU page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABC16C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABC16C?
ABC16C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N857AU.
Where is Mode-S ABC16C registered?
Mode-S code ABC16C 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 ABC16C broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABC16C, octal 52740554, decimal 11,256,172.
What flights does ABC16C operate?
Mode-S ABC16C has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including AUB146.