sensors Mode-S transponder

A2A3A9

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N2696U · CESSNA 340 Super · operated by BLACK DRAGON CONSULTING LLC

Hex
A2A3A9
Octal
50521651
Decimal
10,658,729
Country
US
Tail
N2696U
Type
C340
Broadcasting now · callsign N2696U · 20,025 ft
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
44m ago

Current position

A2A3A9 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A2A3A9 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 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
N2696U - 4 2026-04-24

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-24 N2696U - Apr 24, 18:40 UTCApr 24, 20:15 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-24 N2696U - Apr 24, 13:00 UTCApr 24, 15:35 UTC2h 35m
2026-04-20 N2696U - Apr 20, 23:40 UTCApr 21, 01:00 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-20 N2696U - Apr 20, 21:45 UTCApr 20, 22:55 UTC1h 10m

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 N2696U page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A2A3A9 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A2A3A9?
A2A3A9 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N2696U.
Where is Mode-S A2A3A9 registered?
Mode-S code A2A3A9 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 A2A3A9 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A2A3A9 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A2A3A9, octal 50521651, decimal 10,658,729.
What flights does A2A3A9 operate?
Mode-S A2A3A9 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N2696U.