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78168C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to China

Currently assigned to B-308E · AIRBUS A-350-900

Hex
78168C
Octal
36013214
Decimal
7,870,092
Country
CN
Tail
B-308E
Type
A359
Broadcasting now · callsign CES232 · 4,100 ft
Flights observed
200
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
CN
Last broadcast
Jul 26, 16:30 UTC

Current position

78168C is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 78168C 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
CES249 - 22 2026-07-21
CES787 - 17 2026-07-11
CES250 China Eastern Airlines 16 2026-07-26
CES710 - 13 2026-07-10
CES218 - 11 2026-07-17
CES561 - 10 2026-07-13
CES788 - 9 2026-07-11
CES709 - 9 2026-07-09
CES244 - 8 2026-07-15
CES243 - 8 2026-07-14
CES562 - 7 2026-07-14
CES217 - 7 2026-07-16
CES786 China Eastern Airlines 6 2026-07-24
CES785 China Eastern Airlines 5 2026-07-23
CES567 - 5 2026-07-08
CES582 China Eastern Airlines 4 2026-07-20
CES581 - 4 2026-07-20
CES262 - 4 2026-06-24
CES223 China Eastern Airlines 4 2026-05-25
CES751 - 3 2026-05-24

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-26 CES250 BCN → PVG Jul 26, 09:25 UTCJul 26, 16:30 UTC7h 5m
2026-07-25 CES728 NRT → PVG Jul 25, 04:20 UTCJul 25, 22:20 UTC18h 0m
2026-07-24 CES786 VCE → PVG Jul 24, 09:55 UTCJul 25, 02:50 UTC16h 55m
2026-07-23 CES785 PVG → VCE Jul 23, 13:50 UTCJul 24, 04:20 UTC14h 30m
2026-07-23 CES6050 - Jul 23, 10:50 UTCJul 23, 11:10 UTC20m
2026-07-22 CES6049 PVG → SIN Jul 22, 13:05 UTCJul 23, 08:30 UTC19h 25m
2026-07-22 CES250 BCN → PVG Jul 22, 11:15 UTCJul 23, 08:30 UTC21h 15m
2026-07-21 CES249 - Jul 21, 19:25 UTCJul 22, 05:25 UTC10h 0m
2026-07-21 CES249 - Jul 21, 05:05 UTCJul 22, 05:00 UTC23h 55m
2026-07-21 CES249 - Jul 21, 04:55 UTCJul 22, 03:00 UTC22h 5m
2026-07-20 CES582 YVR → PVG Jul 20, 20:05 UTCJul 21, 06:45 UTC10h 40m
2026-07-20 CES581 - Jul 20, 06:35 UTCJul 20, 16:10 UTC9h 35m
2026-07-19 CES581 - Jul 19, 18:05 UTCJul 20, 16:10 UTC22h 5m
2026-07-19 CES256 - Jul 19, 13:05 UTCJul 20, 08:10 UTC19h 5m
2026-07-19 CES256 - Jul 19, 12:30 UTCJul 20, 08:10 UTC19h 40m
2026-07-19 CES255 - Jul 19, 05:25 UTCJul 19, 06:10 UTC45m
2026-07-18 CES255 - Jul 18, 11:15 UTCJul 19, 05:20 UTC18h 5m
2026-07-17 CES6049 - Jul 17, 16:04 UTCJul 18, 09:15 UTC17h 11m
2026-07-17 CES218 - Jul 17, 13:05 UTCJul 18, 09:15 UTC20h 11m
2026-07-17 CES218 - Jul 17, 11:04 UTCJul 18, 09:15 UTC22h 11m
2026-07-17 CES218 - Jul 17, 10:30 UTCJul 18, 09:00 UTC22h 31m
2026-07-16 CES217 - Jul 16, 11:25 UTCJul 17, 05:50 UTC18h 25m
2026-07-15 CES244 - Jul 15, 15:05 UTCJul 16, 09:50 UTC18h 45m
2026-07-15 CES244 - Jul 15, 13:30 UTCJul 16, 09:50 UTC20h 20m
2026-07-14 CES243 - Jul 14, 11:05 UTCJul 15, 05:45 UTC18h 39m
2026-07-14 CES243 - Jul 14, 03:05 UTCJul 15, 03:00 UTC23h 54m
2026-07-14 CES562 - Jul 14, 02:15 UTCJul 14, 23:35 UTC21h 19m
2026-07-13 CES561 AXJ → SYD Jul 13, 10:15 UTCJul 13, 23:45 UTC13h 30m
2026-07-13 CES561 - Jul 13, 03:05 UTCJul 13, 23:45 UTC20h 40m
2026-07-13 CES562 SYD → SYD Jul 13, 01:25 UTCJul 13, 23:45 UTC22h 20m
2026-07-12 CES561 - Jul 12, 21:00 UTCJul 12, 23:05 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-12 CES561 - Jul 12, 01:45 UTCJul 12, 23:05 UTC21h 20m
2026-07-11 CES561 - Jul 11, 23:10 UTCJul 12, 23:00 UTC23h 50m
2026-07-11 CES788 - Jul 11, 21:05 UTCJul 12, 21:00 UTC23h 55m
2026-07-11 CES788 - Jul 11, 19:25 UTCJul 12, 02:20 UTC6h 55m
2026-07-11 CES787 - Jul 11, 06:20 UTCJul 11, 16:30 UTC10h 10m
2026-07-10 CES787 - Jul 10, 16:20 UTCJul 11, 15:00 UTC22h 40m
2026-07-10 CES787 - Jul 10, 13:05 UTCJul 11, 13:00 UTC23h 56m
2026-07-10 CES710 - Jul 10, 11:05 UTCJul 11, 10:05 UTC23h 0m
2026-07-10 CES710 - Jul 10, 09:25 UTCJul 11, 06:35 UTC21h 10m
2026-07-09 CES709 - Jul 9, 10:30 UTCJul 9, 22:50 UTC12h 20m
2026-07-08 CES567 - Jul 8, 13:05 UTCJul 9, 08:40 UTC19h 35m
2026-07-08 CES218 - Jul 8, 11:05 UTCJul 9, 08:40 UTC21h 35m
2026-07-08 CES218 - Jul 8, 10:20 UTCJul 9, 08:40 UTC22h 20m
2026-07-07 CES217 - Jul 7, 11:05 UTCJul 8, 05:40 UTC18h 35m
2026-07-07 CES217 - Jul 7, 10:40 UTCJul 8, 05:40 UTC19h 0m
2026-07-06 CES710 - Jul 6, 13:05 UTCJul 7, 08:55 UTC19h 50m
2026-07-06 CES710 - Jul 6, 11:05 UTCJul 7, 08:55 UTC21h 50m
2026-07-06 CES710 - Jul 6, 09:35 UTCJul 7, 08:55 UTC23h 20m
2026-07-05 CES709 PVG → MAD Jul 5, 21:55 UTCJul 6, 05:55 UTC8h 0m

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-308E page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 78168C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 78168C?
78168C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to China. Assigned to B-308E.
Where is Mode-S 78168C registered?
Mode-S code 78168C is allocated to China (CN). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 78168C broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 78168C is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 78168C, octal 36013214, decimal 7,870,092.
What flights does 78168C operate?
Mode-S 78168C has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including CES249, CES787, CES250, CES710, CES218.