sensors Mode-S transponder

AC46C3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N890QS · operated by TEXTRON AVIATION INC

Hex
AC46C3
Octal
53043303
Decimal
11,290,307
Country
US
Tail
N890QS
Type
C700
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC46C3.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC46C3 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
N890QS - 4 2026-04-13
EJA890 NetJets 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N890QS - Apr 13, 21:20 UTCApr 13, 22:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 N890QS - Apr 13, 18:35 UTCApr 13, 18:45 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N890QS - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 18:45 UTC2h 55m
2026-04-13 N890QS - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 15:50 UTC3h 30m
2026-04-12 EJA890 OKC → DSI Apr 12, 18:15 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC2h 0m

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 N890QS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC46C3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC46C3?
AC46C3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N890QS.
Where is Mode-S AC46C3 registered?
Mode-S code AC46C3 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 AC46C3 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 AC46C3, octal 53043303, decimal 11,290,307.
What flights does AC46C3 operate?
Mode-S AC46C3 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including N890QS, EJA890.