sensors Mode-S transponder

ADF54F

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N999NS · ECLIPSE 550 · operated by NORTHEAST WISCONSIN CIRRUS AVIATION PARTNERS LLC

Hex
ADF54F
Octal
53372517
Decimal
11,400,527
Country
US
Tail
N999NS
Type
EA50
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 19, 23:35 UTC
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
Jul 19, 23:35 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ADF54F.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ADF54F 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
N999NS - 4 2026-07-19

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-19 N999NS - Jul 19, 20:15 UTCJul 19, 23:35 UTC3h 20m
2026-07-17 N999NS - Jul 17, 16:00 UTCJul 17, 19:09 UTC3h 10m
2026-05-25 N999NS APF → GRB May 25, 19:00 UTCMay 25, 22:55 UTC3h 54m
2026-05-16 N999NS - May 16, 16:05 UTCMay 16, 19:40 UTC3h 35m

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 N999NS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ADF54F frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ADF54F?
ADF54F is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N999NS.
Where is Mode-S ADF54F registered?
Mode-S code ADF54F 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 ADF54F broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 19, 23:35 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ADF54F, octal 53372517, decimal 11,400,527.
What flights does ADF54F operate?
Mode-S ADF54F has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N999NS.