sensors Mode-S transponder

78921A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to China

Currently assigned to B-LXH · AIRBUS A-350-1000

Hex
78921A
Octal
36111032
Decimal
7,901,722
Country
CN
Tail
B-LXH
Type
A35K
Photo of B-LXH
Broadcasting now · callsign CPA826 · 39,000 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
CN
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

78921A is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 78921A 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
CPA875 Cathay Pacific 5 2026-04-13
CPA876 Cathay Pacific 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 CPA875 DFW → HKG Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:00 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 CPA875 DFW → HKG Apr 13, 16:35 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC3h 30m
2026-04-13 CPA875 DFW → HKG Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 12:00 UTC3h 40m
2026-04-13 CPA875 DFW → HKG Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 11:50 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 CPA875 DFW → HKG Apr 13, 04:30 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC3h 45m
2026-04-12 CPA876 HKG → DFW Apr 12, 19:10 UTCApr 12, 20:10 UTC1h 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.

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Mode-S 78921A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 78921A?
78921A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to China. Assigned to B-LXH.
Where is Mode-S 78921A registered?
Mode-S code 78921A is allocated to China (CN). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 78921A broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 78921A is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 78921A, octal 36111032, decimal 7,901,722.
What flights does 78921A operate?
Mode-S 78921A has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including CPA875, CPA876.