sensors Mode-S transponder

398438

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to France

Currently assigned to F-HBBY · TECNAM P-2002 Sierra

Hex
398438
Octal
16302070
Decimal
3,769,400
Country
FR
Tail
F-HBBY
Type
SIRA
Broadcasting now · callsign FHBBY · 1,700 ft
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
FR
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

398438 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 398438 falls within the block assigned to France (FR) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in France 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
FHBBY - 14 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 FHBBY - Apr 18, 15:35 UTCApr 18, 16:00 UTC25m
2026-04-18 FHBBY - Apr 18, 14:20 UTCApr 18, 14:50 UTC30m
2026-04-18 FHBBY - Apr 18, 11:45 UTCApr 18, 13:25 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-18 FHBBY - Apr 18, 10:15 UTCApr 18, 11:00 UTC45m
2026-04-18 FHBBY - Apr 18, 09:10 UTCApr 18, 09:40 UTC30m
2026-04-17 FHBBY - Apr 17, 17:25 UTCApr 17, 17:50 UTC25m
2026-04-17 FHBBY - Apr 17, 11:40 UTCApr 17, 12:15 UTC35m
2026-04-16 FHBBY - Apr 16, 14:40 UTCApr 16, 15:00 UTC20m
2026-04-15 FHBBY - Apr 15, 14:10 UTCApr 15, 14:35 UTC25m
2026-04-15 FHBBY - Apr 15, 12:30 UTCApr 15, 12:50 UTC20m
2026-04-14 FHBBY - Apr 14, 13:25 UTCApr 14, 14:05 UTC40m
2026-04-14 FHBBY - Apr 14, 10:50 UTCApr 14, 11:25 UTC35m
2026-04-14 FHBBY - Apr 14, 10:35 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC30m
2026-04-12 FHBBY - Apr 12, 17:20 UTCApr 12, 17:45 UTC25m

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 F-HBBY page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 398438 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 398438?
398438 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to France. Assigned to F-HBBY.
Where is Mode-S 398438 registered?
Mode-S code 398438 is allocated to France (FR). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 398438 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 398438 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 398438, octal 16302070, decimal 3,769,400.
What flights does 398438 operate?
Mode-S 398438 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including FHBBY.