sensors Mode-S transponder

3E1689

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Germany

Currently assigned to D-HZSR · AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC-135/635

Hex
3E1689
Octal
17413211
Decimal
4,069,001
Country
DE
Tail
D-HZSR
Type
EC35
Broadcasting now · callsign CHX17 · 2,100 ft
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
DE
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

3E1689 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 3E1689 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
CHX17 - 17 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 CHX17 - Apr 18, 15:00 UTCApr 18, 16:15 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-18 CHX17 - Apr 18, 08:05 UTCApr 18, 08:45 UTC40m
2026-04-17 CHX17 - Apr 17, 18:00 UTCApr 17, 19:00 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-17 CHX17 - Apr 17, 15:25 UTCApr 17, 16:00 UTC35m
2026-04-17 CHX17 - Apr 17, 14:50 UTCApr 17, 15:00 UTC9m
2026-04-17 CHX17 - Apr 17, 11:40 UTCApr 17, 12:15 UTC35m
2026-04-17 CHX17 - Apr 17, 10:00 UTCApr 17, 11:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-16 CHX17 - Apr 16, 17:50 UTCApr 16, 18:35 UTC45m
2026-04-16 CHX17 - Apr 16, 14:35 UTCApr 16, 14:45 UTC10m
2026-04-16 CHX17 - Apr 16, 13:44 UTCApr 16, 13:54 UTC10m
2026-04-15 CHX17 - Apr 15, 18:05 UTCApr 15, 18:35 UTC30m
2026-04-15 CHX17 - Apr 15, 11:50 UTCApr 15, 12:40 UTC50m
2026-04-14 CHX17 - Apr 14, 16:50 UTCApr 14, 17:30 UTC40m
2026-04-14 CHX17 - Apr 14, 16:35 UTCApr 14, 16:45 UTC10m
2026-04-14 CHX17 - Apr 14, 16:00 UTCApr 14, 16:10 UTC10m
2026-04-13 CHX17 - Apr 13, 15:10 UTCApr 13, 15:20 UTC10m
2026-04-13 CHX17 - Apr 13, 14:20 UTCApr 13, 14:35 UTC15m

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

Mode-S 3E1689 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 3E1689?
3E1689 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Germany. Assigned to D-HZSR.
Where is Mode-S 3E1689 registered?
Mode-S code 3E1689 is allocated to Germany (DE). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 3E1689 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 3E1689 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 3E1689, octal 17413211, decimal 4,069,001.
What flights does 3E1689 operate?
Mode-S 3E1689 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including CHX17.