sensors Mode-S transponder

AC0196

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N873BB · BOEING 787-8 Dreamliner · operated by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE

Hex
AC0196
Octal
53000626
Decimal
11,272,598
Country
US
Tail
N873BB
Type
B788
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC0196.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC0196 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AAL741 American Airlines 4 2026-04-13
AAL126 - 3 2026-04-13
AAL41 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 AAL741 MAD → PHL Apr 13, 20:45 UTCApr 13, 21:55 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 AAL741 MAD → PHL Apr 13, 13:46 UTCApr 13, 21:30 UTC7h 44m
2026-04-13 AAL741 MAD → PHL Apr 13, 14:01 UTCApr 13, 22:01 UTC8h 0m
2026-04-13 AAL741 MAD → PHL Apr 13, 13:50 UTCApr 13, 21:45 UTC7h 55m
2026-04-13 AAL126 - Apr 13, 10:05 UTCApr 13, 11:20 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 AAL126 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 AAL126 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC20m
2026-04-12 AAL41 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:00 UTC45m

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 N873BB page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC0196 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC0196?
AC0196 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N873BB.
Where is Mode-S AC0196 registered?
Mode-S code AC0196 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 AC0196 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 AC0196, octal 53000626, decimal 11,272,598.
What flights does AC0196 operate?
Mode-S AC0196 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including AAL741, AAL126, AAL41.