sensors Mode-S transponder

ACB146

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N917GD · BRITTEN-NORMAN BN-2 Islander · operated by AIR CHARTER INC DBA, AIR FLAMENCO

Hex
ACB146
Octal
53130506
Decimal
11,317,574
Country
US
Tail
N917GD
Type
BN2P
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ACB146.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ACB146 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
WAF917 - 7 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 WAF917 - Apr 13, 21:20 UTCApr 13, 21:35 UTC15m
2026-04-13 WAF917 - Apr 13, 20:10 UTCApr 13, 20:20 UTC10m
2026-04-13 WAF917 - Apr 13, 19:20 UTCApr 13, 19:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 WAF917 - Apr 13, 18:05 UTCApr 13, 18:20 UTC15m
2026-04-13 WAF917 - Apr 13, 16:20 UTCApr 13, 16:50 UTC30m
2026-04-13 WAF917 - Apr 13, 15:55 UTCApr 13, 16:05 UTC10m
2026-04-12 WAF917 - Apr 12, 18:10 UTCApr 12, 18:55 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 N917GD page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ACB146 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ACB146?
ACB146 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N917GD.
Where is Mode-S ACB146 registered?
Mode-S code ACB146 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 ACB146 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 ACB146, octal 53130506, decimal 11,317,574.
What flights does ACB146 operate?
Mode-S ACB146 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including WAF917.