sensors Mode-S transponder

040249

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Ethiopia

Currently assigned to ET-BBF · BOEING 767-300

Hex
040249
Octal
01001111
Decimal
262,729
Country
ET
Tail
ET-BBF
Type
B763
Broadcasting now · callsign ETH3613 · 31,325 ft
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
ET
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

040249 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 040249 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
ETH3630 - 1 2026-04-13
ETH3612 Ethiopian Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 ETH3630 - Apr 13, 19:25 UTCApr 13, 19:45 UTC20m
2026-04-13 ETH3612 ADD → DXB Apr 13, 16:25 UTCApr 13, 17:00 UTC35m

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-BBF page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 040249 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 040249?
040249 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Ethiopia. Assigned to ET-BBF.
Where is Mode-S 040249 registered?
Mode-S code 040249 is allocated to Ethiopia (ET). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 040249 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 040249 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 040249, octal 01001111, decimal 262,729.
What flights does 040249 operate?
Mode-S 040249 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including ETH3630, ETH3612.