sensors Mode-S transponder

3986A9

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to France

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

Hex
3986A9
Octal
16303251
Decimal
3,770,025
Country
FR
Tail
F-HBVJ
Type
EC20
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
FR
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 3986A9.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 3986A9 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
FMY86T9 - 4 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 FMY86T9 - Apr 13, 14:20 UTCApr 13, 14:30 UTC10m
2026-04-13 FMY86T9 - Apr 13, 12:45 UTCApr 13, 13:40 UTC55m
2026-04-13 FMY86T9 PUF → PUF Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:05 UTC10m
2026-04-13 FMY86T9 - Apr 13, 10:00 UTCApr 13, 12:05 UTC2h 5m

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

Mode-S 3986A9 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 3986A9?
3986A9 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to France. Assigned to F-HBVJ.
Where is Mode-S 3986A9 registered?
Mode-S code 3986A9 is allocated to France (FR). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 3986A9 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 3986A9, octal 16303251, decimal 3,770,025.
What flights does 3986A9 operate?
Mode-S 3986A9 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including FMY86T9.