sensors Mode-S transponder

780BA4

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to China

Currently assigned to B-5836 · BOEING 737-800

Hex
780BA4
Octal
36005644
Decimal
7,867,300
Country
CN
Tail
B-5836
Type
B738
Broadcasting now · callsign CSN3988 · 36,100 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
CN
Last broadcast
5h ago

Current position

780BA4 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 780BA4 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
CSN3987 China Southern Airlines 3 2026-04-24
CSN3988 China Southern Airlines 2 2026-04-24

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-24 CSN3988 CSX → SZX Apr 24, 09:45 UTCApr 25, 05:25 UTC19h 40m
2026-04-24 CSN3987 SZX → CSX Apr 24, 05:10 UTCApr 24, 10:00 UTC4h 50m
2026-04-23 CSN3987 SZX → CSX Apr 23, 09:45 UTCApr 24, 05:25 UTC19h 39m
2026-04-23 CSN3987 SZX → CSX Apr 23, 05:35 UTCApr 23, 09:55 UTC4h 20m
2026-04-20 CSN3988 CSX → SZX Apr 20, 05:15 UTCApr 20, 10:05 UTC4h 50m

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 B-5836 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 780BA4 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 780BA4?
780BA4 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to China. Assigned to B-5836.
Where is Mode-S 780BA4 registered?
Mode-S code 780BA4 is allocated to China (CN). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 780BA4 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 780BA4 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 780BA4, octal 36005644, decimal 7,867,300.
What flights does 780BA4 operate?
Mode-S 780BA4 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including CSN3987, CSN3988.