sensors Mode-S transponder

398555

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to France

Currently assigned to F-HBKV · AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC-120

Hex
398555
Octal
16302525
Decimal
3,769,685
Country
FR
Tail
F-HBKV
Type
EC20
Broadcasting now · callsign FHBKV · 775 ft
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
FR
Last broadcast
2d ago

Current position

398555 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 398555 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
FMY81A9 - 1 2026-04-13
FHBKV - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 FHBKV - Apr 13, 13:45 UTCApr 13, 14:00 UTC15m
2026-04-13 FMY81A9 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:30 UTC10m

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

Mode-S 398555 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 398555?
398555 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to France. Assigned to F-HBKV.
Where is Mode-S 398555 registered?
Mode-S code 398555 is allocated to France (FR). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 398555 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 398555 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 398555, octal 16302525, decimal 3,769,685.
What flights does 398555 operate?
Mode-S 398555 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including FMY81A9, FHBKV.