sensors Mode-S transponder

781EC4

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to China

Currently assigned to B-653L · COMAC ARJ-21-700 Xiangfeng

Hex
781EC4
Octal
36017304
Decimal
7,872,196
Country
CN
Tail
B-653L
Type
AJ27
Broadcasting now · callsign CCA1263 · 27,600 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
CN
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

781EC4 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 781EC4 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
CCA1228 - 1 2026-04-19
CCA1227 - 1 2026-04-19
CCA1142 Air China 1 2026-04-19
CCA1141 Air China 1 2026-04-18
CCA1139 Air China 1 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-19 CCA1228 - Apr 19, 07:50 UTCApr 19, 08:15 UTC25m
2026-04-19 CCA1227 - Apr 19, 04:20 UTCApr 19, 04:50 UTC30m
2026-04-19 CCA1142 DSN → PEK Apr 19, 01:40 UTCApr 19, 01:55 UTC15m
2026-04-18 CCA1141 PEK → DSN Apr 18, 23:05 UTCApr 18, 23:25 UTC20m
2026-04-18 CCA1139 PEK → YCU Apr 18, 10:10 UTCApr 18, 10:20 UTC10m

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-653L page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 781EC4 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 781EC4?
781EC4 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to China. Assigned to B-653L.
Where is Mode-S 781EC4 registered?
Mode-S code 781EC4 is allocated to China (CN). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 781EC4 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 781EC4 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 781EC4, octal 36017304, decimal 7,872,196.
What flights does 781EC4 operate?
Mode-S 781EC4 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including CCA1228, CCA1227, CCA1142, CCA1141, CCA1139.