sensors Mode-S transponder

ABF79C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N870PA · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by HOT WINGS AVIATION LLC

Hex
ABF79C
Octal
52773634
Decimal
11,270,044
Country
US
Tail
N870PA
Type
P28A
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ABF79C.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABF79C 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
BRW170 - 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 BRW170 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC20m
2026-04-13 BRW170 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC45m
2026-04-13 BRW170 - Apr 13, 15:25 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC50m
2026-04-13 BRW170 FCM → FCM Apr 13, 13:40 UTCApr 13, 14:30 UTC50m
2026-04-13 BRW170 FCM → FCM Apr 13, 01:55 UTCApr 13, 03:10 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 N870PA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABF79C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABF79C?
ABF79C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N870PA.
Where is Mode-S ABF79C registered?
Mode-S code ABF79C 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 ABF79C 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 ABF79C, octal 52773634, decimal 11,270,044.
What flights does ABF79C operate?
Mode-S ABF79C has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including BRW170.