sensors Mode-S transponder

ADA528

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N979AV · operated by PILATUS BUSINESS AIRCRAFT LTD

Hex
ADA528
Octal
53322450
Decimal
11,380,008
Country
US
Tail
N979AV
Broadcasting now · callsign N979AV · 41,000 ft
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
19h ago

Current position

ADA528 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ADA528 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
N979AV - 13 2026-05-28

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-28 N979AV TEB → STP May 28, 18:55 UTCMay 28, 21:30 UTC2h 35m
2026-05-28 N979AV STP → TEB May 28, 12:10 UTCMay 28, 14:15 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-12 N979AV SJC → STP May 12, 20:20 UTCMay 12, 23:55 UTC3h 35m
2026-05-11 N979AV - May 11, 22:05 UTCMay 11, 22:35 UTC29m
2026-05-11 N979AV STP → OAK May 11, 15:35 UTCMay 11, 19:35 UTC4h 1m
2026-05-03 N979AV - May 3, 16:30 UTCMay 3, 18:14 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-30 N979AV - Apr 30, 14:30 UTCApr 30, 15:55 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-29 N979AV DFW → STP Apr 29, 01:15 UTCApr 29, 03:24 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-28 N979AV STP → DFW Apr 28, 14:10 UTCApr 28, 16:35 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-27 N979AV - Apr 27, 23:05 UTCApr 28, 00:00 UTC55m
2026-04-27 N979AV - Apr 27, 13:45 UTCApr 27, 14:35 UTC50m
2026-04-19 N979AV - Apr 19, 22:05 UTCApr 19, 22:45 UTC40m
2026-04-19 N979AV - Apr 19, 17:10 UTCApr 19, 17:40 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 N979AV page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ADA528 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ADA528?
ADA528 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N979AV.
Where is Mode-S ADA528 registered?
Mode-S code ADA528 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 ADA528 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ADA528 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ADA528, octal 53322450, decimal 11,380,008.
What flights does ADA528 operate?
Mode-S ADA528 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N979AV.