sensors Mode-S transponder

738A8D

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Israel

Currently assigned to 420 · LOCKHEED C-130 Hercules

Hex
738A8D
Octal
34705215
Decimal
7,572,109
Country
IL
Tail
420
Type
C130
Broadcasting now · callsign IAF274 · 21,000 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
IL
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

738A8D is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 738A8D falls within the block assigned to Israel (IL) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Israel 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
IAF274 - 1 2026-06-30
IAF273 - 1 2026-06-30

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-06-30 IAF274 - Jun 30, 16:40 UTCJun 30, 19:15 UTC2h 35m
2026-06-30 IAF273 - Jun 30, 08:10 UTCJun 30, 14:35 UTC6h 25m
2026-06-02 - - Jun 2, 11:50 UTCJun 2, 12:20 UTC30m
2026-06-02 - - Jun 2, 11:00 UTCJun 2, 11:10 UTC10m
2026-06-02 - - Jun 2, 10:05 UTCJun 2, 10:15 UTC10m

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 738A8D frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 738A8D?
738A8D is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Israel. Assigned to 420.
Where is Mode-S 738A8D registered?
Mode-S code 738A8D is allocated to Israel (IL). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 738A8D broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 738A8D is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 738A8D, octal 34705215, decimal 7,572,109.
What flights does 738A8D operate?
Mode-S 738A8D has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including IAF274, IAF273.