sensors Mode-S transponder

780A97

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to China

Currently assigned to B-KQY · BOEING 777-300ER

Hex
780A97
Octal
36005227
Decimal
7,867,031
Country
CN
Tail
B-KQY
Type
B77W
No current signal · last broadcast 22h ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
CN
Last broadcast
22h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 780A97.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 780A97 falls within the block assigned to China (CN) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in China 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
CPA814 - 4 2026-04-13
CPA815 Cathay Pacific 3 2026-04-14
CPA665 Cathay Pacific 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 CPA665 HKG → DEL Apr 14, 10:05 UTCApr 14, 10:15 UTC10m
2026-04-14 CPA815 YVR → HKG Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:05 UTC50m
2026-04-13 CPA815 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 CPA815 - Apr 13, 16:30 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC3h 40m
2026-04-13 CPA814 - Apr 13, 13:45 UTCApr 13, 14:20 UTC35m
2026-04-13 CPA814 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 07:05 UTC2h 45m
2026-04-13 CPA814 - Apr 13, 04:00 UTCApr 13, 07:05 UTC3h 5m
2026-04-13 CPA814 - Apr 13, 03:35 UTCApr 13, 04:10 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.

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Mode-S 780A97 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 780A97?
780A97 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to China. Assigned to B-KQY.
Where is Mode-S 780A97 registered?
Mode-S code 780A97 is allocated to China (CN). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 780A97 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 22h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 780A97, octal 36005227, decimal 7,867,031.
What flights does 780A97 operate?
Mode-S 780A97 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including CPA814, CPA815, CPA665.