sensors Mode-S transponder

781DBA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to China

Currently assigned to B-329Z · AIRBUS A-321neo

Hex
781DBA
Octal
36016672
Decimal
7,871,930
Country
CN
Tail
B-329Z
Type
A21N
Broadcasting now · callsign CSN8118 · 29,350 ft
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
CN
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

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

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 781DBA 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
CSN8498 - 1 2026-04-13
CSN8497 - 1 2026-04-13
CSN3151 China Southern Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 CSN8498 - Apr 13, 14:30 UTCApr 13, 14:50 UTC20m
2026-04-13 CSN8497 - Apr 13, 10:10 UTCApr 13, 10:20 UTC10m
2026-04-13 CSN3151 SZX → PEK Apr 13, 00:55 UTCApr 13, 01:10 UTC15m

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-329Z page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 781DBA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 781DBA?
781DBA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to China. Assigned to B-329Z.
Where is Mode-S 781DBA registered?
Mode-S code 781DBA is allocated to China (CN). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 781DBA broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 781DBA is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 781DBA, octal 36016672, decimal 7,871,930.
What flights does 781DBA operate?
Mode-S 781DBA has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including CSN8498, CSN8497, CSN3151.