sensors Mode-S transponder

ABC8B4

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8589S · operated by PIPER AIRCRAFT INC

Hex
ABC8B4
Octal
52744264
Decimal
11,258,036
Country
US
Tail
N8589S
No current signal · last broadcast 4h ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
4h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ABC8B4.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABC8B4 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
SFY121 - 5 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 SFY121 - Apr 18, 17:00 UTCApr 18, 18:40 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-17 SFY121 - Apr 17, 19:35 UTCApr 17, 20:35 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-17 SFY121 - Apr 17, 15:45 UTCApr 17, 17:15 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-17 SFY121 - Apr 17, 13:35 UTCApr 17, 13:50 UTC15m
2026-04-14 SFY121 - Apr 14, 19:15 UTCApr 14, 20:30 UTC1h 15m

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 N8589S page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABC8B4 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABC8B4?
ABC8B4 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8589S.
Where is Mode-S ABC8B4 registered?
Mode-S code ABC8B4 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 ABC8B4 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 4h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABC8B4, octal 52744264, decimal 11,258,036.
What flights does ABC8B4 operate?
Mode-S ABC8B4 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including SFY121.