sensors Mode-S transponder

ADB04A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N981QS · operated by TEXTRON AVIATION INC

Hex
ADB04A
Octal
53330112
Decimal
11,382,858
Country
US
Tail
N981QS
Type
C68A
Broadcasting now · callsign EJA981 · 43,000 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

ADB04A is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ADB04A 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
EJA981 NetJets 6 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 EJA981 LAS → YIP Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 22:35 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 EJA981 LAS → YIP Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:00 UTC10m
2026-04-13 EJA981 LAS → YIP Apr 13, 19:40 UTCApr 13, 20:00 UTC20m
2026-04-13 EJA981 LAS → YIP Apr 13, 17:25 UTCApr 13, 18:40 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 EJA981 LAS → YIP Apr 13, 14:40 UTCApr 13, 15:35 UTC55m
2026-04-13 EJA981 LAS → YIP Apr 13, 13:10 UTCApr 13, 14:05 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 N981QS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ADB04A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ADB04A?
ADB04A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N981QS.
Where is Mode-S ADB04A registered?
Mode-S code ADB04A 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 ADB04A broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ADB04A is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ADB04A, octal 53330112, decimal 11,382,858.
What flights does ADB04A operate?
Mode-S ADB04A has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including EJA981.