sensors Mode-S transponder

ADB5CD

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N9826S · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
ADB5CD
Octal
53332715
Decimal
11,384,269
Country
US
Tail
N9826S
Broadcasting now · callsign N9826S · 33,350 ft
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
9m ago

Current position

ADB5CD is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ADB5CD 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
N9826S - 2 2026-04-27

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-27 N9826S - Apr 27, 21:00 UTCApr 27, 21:15 UTC15m
2026-04-27 N9826S SUA → FTY Apr 27, 14:45 UTCApr 27, 16:05 UTC1h 20m

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 N9826S page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ADB5CD frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ADB5CD?
ADB5CD is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N9826S.
Where is Mode-S ADB5CD registered?
Mode-S code ADB5CD 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 ADB5CD broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ADB5CD is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ADB5CD, octal 53332715, decimal 11,384,269.
What flights does ADB5CD operate?
Mode-S ADB5CD has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N9826S.