sensors Mode-S transponder

AD5A50

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N96FF · operated by PEREGRINE HOWARD AVIATION LLC

Hex
AD5A50
Octal
53255120
Decimal
11,360,848
Country
US
Tail
N96FF
Type
C172
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AD5A50.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AD5A50 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
N96FF - 6 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N96FF - Apr 13, 21:45 UTCApr 13, 22:50 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 N96FF - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:00 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 N96FF - Apr 13, 19:35 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC35m
2026-04-13 N96FF BJC → BJC Apr 13, 17:05 UTCApr 13, 17:35 UTC30m
2026-04-12 N96FF - Apr 12, 19:30 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC45m
2026-04-12 N96FF - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:10 UTC55m

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 N96FF page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AD5A50 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AD5A50?
AD5A50 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N96FF.
Where is Mode-S AD5A50 registered?
Mode-S code AD5A50 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 AD5A50 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 AD5A50, octal 53255120, decimal 11,360,848.
What flights does AD5A50 operate?
Mode-S AD5A50 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N96FF.