sensors Mode-S transponder

ACB5AC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N918PD · BELL 429 GlobalRanger · operated by NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Hex
ACB5AC
Octal
53132654
Decimal
11,318,700
Country
US
Tail
N918PD
Type
B429
Broadcasting now · callsign N918PD · 325 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
16h ago

Current position

ACB5AC is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ACB5AC 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
N918PD - 6 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 N918PD - Apr 14, 07:00 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC10m
2026-04-14 N918PD - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:20 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 N918PD - Apr 13, 20:30 UTCApr 13, 22:35 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 N918PD - Apr 13, 18:30 UTCApr 13, 18:40 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N918PD - Apr 13, 06:55 UTCApr 13, 07:15 UTC20m
2026-04-12 N918PD - Apr 12, 17:30 UTCApr 12, 18:00 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 N918PD page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ACB5AC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ACB5AC?
ACB5AC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N918PD.
Where is Mode-S ACB5AC registered?
Mode-S code ACB5AC 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 ACB5AC broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ACB5AC is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ACB5AC, octal 53132654, decimal 11,318,700.
What flights does ACB5AC operate?
Mode-S ACB5AC has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N918PD.