sensors Mode-S transponder

3986A8

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to France

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

Hex
3986A8
Octal
16303250
Decimal
3,770,024
Country
FR
Tail
F-HBVI
Type
EC20
Broadcasting now · callsign FMY85D8 · 2,525 ft
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
FR
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

3986A8 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 3986A8 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
FMY85D8 - 4 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 FMY85D8 - Apr 14, 07:25 UTCApr 14, 07:55 UTC30m
2026-04-13 FMY85D8 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:30 UTC35m
2026-04-13 FMY85D8 - Apr 13, 11:30 UTCApr 13, 12:10 UTC40m
2026-04-13 FMY85D8 - Apr 13, 08:35 UTCApr 13, 10:05 UTC1h 30m

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

Mode-S 3986A8 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 3986A8?
3986A8 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to France. Assigned to F-HBVI.
Where is Mode-S 3986A8 registered?
Mode-S code 3986A8 is allocated to France (FR). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 3986A8 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 3986A8 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 3986A8, octal 16303250, decimal 3,770,024.
What flights does 3986A8 operate?
Mode-S 3986A8 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including FMY85D8.