sensors Mode-S transponder

040170

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Ethiopia

Currently assigned to ET-AWM · AIRBUS A-350-900

Hex
040170
Octal
01000560
Decimal
262,512
Country
ET
Tail
ET-AWM
Type
A359
Broadcasting now · callsign ETH706 · 3,800 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
ET
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

040170 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 040170 falls within the block assigned to Ethiopia (ET) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Ethiopia 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ETH726 - 4 2026-04-13
ETH727 Ethiopian Airlines 2 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 ETH727 FCO → ADD Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 23:20 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 ETH727 FCO → ADD Apr 13, 17:55 UTCApr 13, 19:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 ETH726 - Apr 13, 05:50 UTCApr 13, 07:30 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 ETH726 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:35 UTC15m
2026-04-13 ETH726 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:35 UTC40m
2026-04-13 ETH726 - Apr 13, 01:55 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC2h 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 ET-AWM page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 040170 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 040170?
040170 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Ethiopia. Assigned to ET-AWM.
Where is Mode-S 040170 registered?
Mode-S code 040170 is allocated to Ethiopia (ET). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 040170 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 040170 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 040170, octal 01000560, decimal 262,512.
What flights does 040170 operate?
Mode-S 040170 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including ETH726, ETH727.