sensors Mode-S transponder

3CEA40

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Germany

Currently assigned to D-CQAA · LEARJET 45

Hex
3CEA40
Octal
17165100
Decimal
3,992,128
Country
DE
Tail
D-CQAA
Type
LJ45
Broadcasting now · callsign QAJ1 · 45,000 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
DE
Last broadcast
48m ago

Current position

3CEA40 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 3CEA40 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
QAJ1 - 5 2026-04-22

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-22 QAJ1 - Apr 22, 11:20 UTCApr 22, 14:00 UTC2h 40m
2026-04-22 QAJ1 - Apr 22, 10:05 UTCApr 22, 10:30 UTC25m
2026-04-21 QAJ1 - Apr 21, 10:15 UTCApr 21, 10:45 UTC30m
2026-04-21 QAJ1 - Apr 21, 08:50 UTCApr 21, 09:05 UTC15m
2026-04-21 QAJ1 - Apr 21, 05:15 UTCApr 21, 07:40 UTC2h 25m

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 D-CQAA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 3CEA40 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 3CEA40?
3CEA40 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Germany. Assigned to D-CQAA.
Where is Mode-S 3CEA40 registered?
Mode-S code 3CEA40 is allocated to Germany (DE). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 3CEA40 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 3CEA40 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 3CEA40, octal 17165100, decimal 3,992,128.
What flights does 3CEA40 operate?
Mode-S 3CEA40 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including QAJ1.