sensors Mode-S transponder

3C1A73

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Germany

Currently assigned to D-AZAK · AIRBUS A-321

Hex
3C1A73
Octal
17015163
Decimal
3,938,931
Country
DE
Tail
D-AZAK
Type
A321
No current signal · last broadcast 11d ago
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
DE
Last broadcast
11d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 3C1A73.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 3C1A73 falls within the block assigned to Germany (DE) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Germany 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
AIB898D - 1 2026-05-18

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-18 AIB898D XFW → XFW May 18, 13:35 UTCMay 18, 14:35 UTC1h 0m

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.

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Mode-S 3C1A73 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 3C1A73?
3C1A73 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Germany. Assigned to D-AZAK.
Where is Mode-S 3C1A73 registered?
Mode-S code 3C1A73 is allocated to Germany (DE). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 3C1A73 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 11d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 3C1A73, octal 17015163, decimal 3,938,931.
What flights does 3C1A73 operate?
Mode-S 3C1A73 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including AIB898D.