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398CAB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to France

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

Hex
398CAB
Octal
16306253
Decimal
3,771,563
Country
FR
Tail
F-HDFL
Type
EC20
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
25
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
FR
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 398CAB.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 398CAB 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
FHDFL - 25 2026-06-01

Recent flights last 25

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-06-01 FHDFL - Jun 1, 12:20 UTCJun 1, 13:05 UTC45m
2026-06-01 FHDFL - Jun 1, 10:45 UTCJun 1, 11:25 UTC40m
2026-05-28 FHDFL - May 28, 11:50 UTCMay 28, 12:10 UTC20m
2026-05-28 FHDFL - May 28, 08:20 UTCMay 28, 08:40 UTC20m
2026-05-28 FHDFL - May 28, 07:25 UTCMay 28, 07:45 UTC20m
2026-05-27 FHDFL - May 27, 08:25 UTCMay 27, 09:35 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-27 FHDFL - May 27, 06:34 UTCMay 27, 07:50 UTC1h 16m
2026-05-26 FHDFL - May 26, 20:40 UTCMay 26, 21:49 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-26 FHDFL - May 26, 10:29 UTCMay 26, 10:50 UTC20m
2026-05-26 FHDFL - May 26, 07:29 UTCMay 26, 08:39 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-22 FHDFL - May 22, 08:55 UTCMay 22, 09:10 UTC15m
2026-05-22 FHDFL - May 22, 07:45 UTCMay 22, 08:20 UTC35m
2026-05-21 FHDFL - May 21, 12:00 UTCMay 21, 13:01 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-20 FHDFL - May 20, 19:30 UTCMay 20, 21:30 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-19 FHDFL - May 19, 19:55 UTCMay 19, 21:55 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-19 FHDFL - May 19, 11:10 UTCMay 19, 11:20 UTC10m
2026-05-19 FHDFL - May 19, 07:30 UTCMay 19, 08:35 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-18 FHDFL - May 18, 11:40 UTCMay 18, 12:05 UTC25m
2026-05-18 FHDFL - May 18, 09:10 UTCMay 18, 09:40 UTC30m
2026-05-12 FHDFL - May 12, 11:15 UTCMay 12, 11:25 UTC10m
2026-04-16 FHDFL - Apr 16, 13:15 UTCApr 16, 13:35 UTC20m
2026-04-16 FHDFL - Apr 16, 11:15 UTCApr 16, 13:00 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-14 FHDFL - Apr 14, 11:55 UTCApr 14, 12:20 UTC25m
2026-04-14 FHDFL - Apr 14, 08:05 UTCApr 14, 08:40 UTC35m
2026-04-13 FHDFL - Apr 13, 12:55 UTCApr 13, 13:30 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 F-HDFL page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 398CAB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 398CAB?
398CAB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to France. Assigned to F-HDFL.
Where is Mode-S 398CAB registered?
Mode-S code 398CAB is allocated to France (FR). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 398CAB 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 398CAB, octal 16306253, decimal 3,771,563.
What flights does 398CAB operate?
Mode-S 398CAB has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including FHDFL.