sensors Mode-S transponder

ABCBA9

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N85938 · CESSNA 182 Skylane · operated by URBAN PERFORMANCE

Hex
ABCBA9
Octal
52745651
Decimal
11,258,793
Country
US
Tail
N85938
Type
C182
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ABCBA9.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABCBA9 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
N85938 - 2 2026-04-17

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-17 N85938 - Apr 17, 15:20 UTCApr 17, 15:40 UTC20m
2026-04-17 N85938 - Apr 17, 14:40 UTCApr 17, 15:15 UTC34m

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 N85938 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABCBA9 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABCBA9?
ABCBA9 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N85938.
Where is Mode-S ABCBA9 registered?
Mode-S code ABCBA9 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 ABCBA9 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 ABCBA9, octal 52745651, decimal 11,258,793.
What flights does ABCBA9 operate?
Mode-S ABCBA9 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N85938.