sensors Mode-S transponder

AC02C1

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N873PA · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by AV8 FLIGHT ASSETS LLC

Hex
AC02C1
Octal
53001301
Decimal
11,272,897
Country
US
Tail
N873PA
Type
P28A
Broadcasting now · callsign BRW173 · 3,225 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AC02C1 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC02C1 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
BRW173 - 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 BRW173 - Apr 13, 19:45 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC25m
2026-04-13 BRW173 - Apr 13, 18:35 UTCApr 13, 19:00 UTC25m
2026-04-13 BRW173 FCM → FCM Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC20m
2026-04-13 BRW173 FCM → FCM Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC45m
2026-04-13 BRW173 FCM → FCM Apr 13, 15:40 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC35m

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 N873PA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC02C1 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC02C1?
AC02C1 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N873PA.
Where is Mode-S AC02C1 registered?
Mode-S code AC02C1 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 AC02C1 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC02C1 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC02C1, octal 53001301, decimal 11,272,897.
What flights does AC02C1 operate?
Mode-S AC02C1 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including BRW173.