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789298

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to China

Currently assigned to B-KWA · BOEING 737 MAX 9

Hex
789298
Octal
36111230
Decimal
7,901,848
Country
CN
Tail
B-KWA
Type
B39M
Broadcasting now · callsign HGB320 · 37,000 ft
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
CN
Last broadcast
15h ago

Current position

789298 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 789298 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
HGB881 - 6 2026-04-14
HGB880 - 4 2026-04-14
HGB296 Greater Bay Airlines 2 2026-04-13
HGB295 - 2 2026-04-13
HGB2298 Greater Bay Airlines 1 2026-04-12
HGB2297 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 HGB881 - Apr 14, 10:45 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC20m
2026-04-14 HGB881 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-14 HGB880 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:35 UTC20m
2026-04-13 HGB296 BKK → HKG Apr 13, 20:55 UTCApr 13, 21:00 UTC5m
2026-04-13 HGB296 BKK → HKG Apr 13, 18:45 UTCApr 13, 19:00 UTC15m
2026-04-13 HGB295 - Apr 13, 17:10 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC15m
2026-04-13 HGB295 - Apr 13, 15:00 UTCApr 13, 15:10 UTC10m
2026-04-13 HGB881 - Apr 13, 12:50 UTCApr 13, 13:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 HGB881 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 HGB881 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 HGB881 - Apr 13, 08:00 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC15m
2026-04-13 HGB880 - Apr 13, 04:25 UTCApr 13, 05:35 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 HGB880 - Apr 13, 04:00 UTCApr 13, 05:35 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 HGB880 - Apr 13, 01:25 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC2h 50m
2026-04-12 HGB2298 BKK → HKG Apr 12, 19:40 UTCApr 12, 19:55 UTC15m
2026-04-12 HGB2297 - Apr 12, 17:55 UTCApr 12, 18:10 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.

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Mode-S 789298 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 789298?
789298 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to China. Assigned to B-KWA.
Where is Mode-S 789298 registered?
Mode-S code 789298 is allocated to China (CN). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 789298 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 789298 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 789298, octal 36111230, decimal 7,901,848.
What flights does 789298 operate?
Mode-S 789298 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including HGB881, HGB880, HGB296, HGB295, HGB2298.