sensors Mode-S transponder

ABF419

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N87BC · PILATUS PC-12 · operated by CALHOUN AVIATION LLC

Hex
ABF419
Octal
52772031
Decimal
11,269,145
Country
US
Tail
N87BC
Type
PC12
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ABF419.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABF419 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
N87BC - 6 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N87BC - Apr 13, 22:30 UTCApr 13, 23:05 UTC35m
2026-04-13 N87BC - Apr 13, 20:40 UTCApr 13, 21:50 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 N87BC - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 19:20 UTC3h 5m
2026-04-13 N87BC - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 19:20 UTC3h 30m
2026-04-13 N87BC - Apr 13, 15:35 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC40m
2026-04-13 N87BC - Apr 13, 14:00 UTCApr 13, 14:40 UTC40m

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 N87BC page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABF419 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABF419?
ABF419 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N87BC.
Where is Mode-S ABF419 registered?
Mode-S code ABF419 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 ABF419 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 ABF419, octal 52772031, decimal 11,269,145.
What flights does ABF419 operate?
Mode-S ABF419 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N87BC.