sensors Mode-S transponder

A03D98

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Hex
A03D98
Octal
50036630
Decimal
10,501,528
Country
US
Broadcasting now · callsign XAA4655 · 45,000 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
28m ago

Current position

A03D98 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A03D98 falls within the block assigned to United States (US) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in United States 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
XAA984 - 1 2026-06-24
XAA7066 - 1 2026-06-25
XAA4656 - 1 2026-06-22
XAA4655 - 1 2026-06-25
XAA4069 - 1 2026-06-22

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-06-25 XAA4655 - Jun 25, 17:49 UTCJun 25, 19:59 UTC2h 10m
2026-06-25 XAA7066 - Jun 25, 02:19 UTCJun 25, 02:59 UTC40m
2026-06-24 XAA984 BUR → TEB Jun 24, 21:19 UTCJun 25, 01:30 UTC4h 10m
2026-06-22 XAA4656 SJC → BUR Jun 22, 18:19 UTCJun 22, 19:05 UTC45m
2026-06-22 XAA4069 BUR → SJC Jun 22, 14:59 UTCJun 22, 15:45 UTC45m

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.

Mode-S A03D98 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A03D98?
A03D98 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States.
Where is Mode-S A03D98 registered?
Mode-S code A03D98 is allocated to United States (US). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is A03D98 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A03D98 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A03D98, octal 50036630, decimal 10,501,528.
What flights does A03D98 operate?
Mode-S A03D98 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including XAA984, XAA7066, XAA4656, XAA4655, XAA4069.