sensors Mode-S transponder

AC494B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N891CP · CESSNA TR182 Turbo Skylane RG · operated by CIVIL AIR PATROL

Hex
AC494B
Octal
53044513
Decimal
11,290,955
Country
US
Tail
N891CP
Type
C82T
Broadcasting now · callsign CAP5189 · 1,875 ft
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
19h ago

Current position

AC494B is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC494B 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
CAP5189 - 8 2026-04-17

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-17 CAP5189 - Apr 17, 23:55 UTCApr 18, 00:15 UTC20m
2026-04-17 CAP5189 - Apr 17, 21:05 UTCApr 17, 21:20 UTC15m
2026-04-17 CAP5189 - Apr 17, 03:20 UTCApr 17, 03:35 UTC15m
2026-04-17 CAP5189 - Apr 17, 02:10 UTCApr 17, 03:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-16 CAP5189 - Apr 16, 05:09 UTCApr 16, 05:45 UTC35m
2026-04-16 CAP5189 - Apr 16, 04:14 UTCApr 16, 05:05 UTC50m
2026-04-16 CAP5189 - Apr 16, 03:09 UTCApr 16, 03:14 UTC5m
2026-04-16 CAP5189 - Apr 16, 02:00 UTCApr 16, 03:04 UTC1h 5m

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 N891CP page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC494B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC494B?
AC494B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N891CP.
Where is Mode-S AC494B registered?
Mode-S code AC494B 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 AC494B broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC494B is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC494B, octal 53044513, decimal 11,290,955.
What flights does AC494B operate?
Mode-S AC494B has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including CAP5189.