sensors Mode-S transponder

AC79EA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N9027C · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY, AVIATION SCIENCE PROGRAM

Hex
AC79EA
Octal
53074752
Decimal
11,303,402
Country
US
Tail
N9027C
Type
C172
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC79EA.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC79EA 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
N9027C - 4 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N9027C - Apr 13, 20:00 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N9027C ECG → ECG Apr 13, 16:20 UTCApr 13, 17:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 N9027C - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:50 UTC30m
2026-04-13 N9027C - Apr 13, 11:45 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC30m

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 N9027C page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC79EA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC79EA?
AC79EA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N9027C.
Where is Mode-S AC79EA registered?
Mode-S code AC79EA 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 AC79EA 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 AC79EA, octal 53074752, decimal 11,303,402.
What flights does AC79EA operate?
Mode-S AC79EA has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N9027C.