sensors Mode-S transponder

ADCA12

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N988NK · operated by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE

Hex
ADCA12
Octal
53345022
Decimal
11,389,458
Country
US
Tail
N988NK
Type
A20N
Broadcasting now · callsign NKS2193 · 37,975 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

ADCA12 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ADCA12 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
NKS1246 - 3 2026-04-13
NKS1245 - 3 2026-04-13
NKS272 - 2 2026-04-13
NKS3417 - 1 2026-04-12
NKS2231 - 1 2026-04-13
NKS2023 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 NKS2231 - Apr 13, 22:06 UTCApr 14, 01:05 UTC2h 59m
2026-04-13 NKS272 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:50 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 NKS272 - Apr 13, 18:20 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 NKS1246 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:20 UTC5m
2026-04-13 NKS1246 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:20 UTC30m
2026-04-13 NKS1246 - Apr 13, 14:23 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC1h 52m
2026-04-13 NKS1245 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 NKS1245 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 NKS1245 - Apr 13, 10:35 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 NKS2023 - Apr 13, 00:25 UTCApr 13, 03:20 UTC2h 55m
2026-04-12 NKS3417 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 19:20 UTC2h 5m

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 N988NK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ADCA12 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ADCA12?
ADCA12 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N988NK.
Where is Mode-S ADCA12 registered?
Mode-S code ADCA12 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 ADCA12 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ADCA12 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ADCA12, octal 53345022, decimal 11,389,458.
What flights does ADCA12 operate?
Mode-S ADCA12 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including NKS1246, NKS1245, NKS272, NKS3417, NKS2231.