sensors Mode-S transponder

781AFE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to China

Currently assigned to B-321Z · AIRBUS A-321neo

Hex
781AFE
Octal
36015376
Decimal
7,871,230
Country
CN
Tail
B-321Z
Type
A21N
Broadcasting now · callsign CSN8482 · 22,000 ft
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
CN
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

781AFE is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 781AFE 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 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
CSN3085 China Southern Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 CSN3085 CAN → HND Apr 13, 09:25 UTCApr 13, 10:40 UTC1h 15m

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-321Z page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 781AFE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 781AFE?
781AFE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to China. Assigned to B-321Z.
Where is Mode-S 781AFE registered?
Mode-S code 781AFE is allocated to China (CN). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 781AFE broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 781AFE is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 781AFE, octal 36015376, decimal 7,871,230.
What flights does 781AFE operate?
Mode-S 781AFE has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including CSN3085.