sensors Mode-S transponder

ACB285

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N917UY · AIRBUS A-321 · operated by AMERICAN AIRLINES INC

Hex
ACB285
Octal
53131205
Decimal
11,317,893
Country
US
Tail
N917UY
Type
A321
Broadcasting now · callsign AAL2276 · 37,000 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
13h ago

Current position

ACB285 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ACB285 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AAL3251 American Airlines 3 2026-04-14
AAL590 American Airlines 2 2026-04-13
AAL2025 - 2 2026-04-13
AAL1624 - 2 2026-04-13
AAL2653 - 1 2026-04-13
AAL1667 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 AAL3251 CHS → PHL Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 09:40 UTC30m
2026-04-14 AAL3251 CHS → PHL Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-14 AAL3251 CHS → PHL Apr 14, 06:28 UTCApr 14, 09:51 UTC3h 23m
2026-04-13 AAL1624 DCA → DFW Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC2h 40m
2026-04-13 AAL1624 DFW → DCA Apr 13, 17:15 UTCApr 13, 19:35 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 AAL2653 - Apr 13, 13:05 UTCApr 13, 15:40 UTC2h 35m
2026-04-13 AAL2025 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:50 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-13 AAL2025 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 AAL590 PHL → MCO Apr 13, 00:45 UTCApr 13, 01:55 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-12 AAL590 PHL → MCO Apr 12, 19:40 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC35m
2026-04-12 AAL1667 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:55 UTC40m

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 N917UY page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ACB285 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ACB285?
ACB285 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N917UY.
Where is Mode-S ACB285 registered?
Mode-S code ACB285 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 ACB285 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ACB285 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ACB285, octal 53131205, decimal 11,317,893.
What flights does ACB285 operate?
Mode-S ACB285 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including AAL3251, AAL590, AAL2025, AAL1624, AAL2653.