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A30F85

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N297AK · BOEING 737-900 · operated by ALASKA AIRLINES INC

Hex
A30F85
Octal
50607605
Decimal
10,686,341
Country
US
Tail
N297AK
Type
B739
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A30F85.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A30F85 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ASA412 Alaska Airlines 4 2026-04-13
ASA308 Alaska Airlines 3 2026-04-13
ASA117 - 2 2026-04-13
ASA778 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 ASA778 PDX → LAS Apr 13, 21:55 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 ASA117 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:30 UTC40m
2026-04-13 ASA117 - Apr 13, 18:20 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 ASA308 SFO → LAX Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC20m
2026-04-13 ASA308 SFO → LAX Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC45m
2026-04-13 ASA308 SFO → LAX Apr 13, 14:33 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC2h 7m
2026-04-13 ASA412 SEA → PIT Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 ASA412 SEA → PIT Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-12 ASA412 SEA → PIT Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-12 ASA412 SEA → PIT Apr 12, 18:15 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC2h 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.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the N297AK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A30F85 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A30F85?
A30F85 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N297AK.
Where is Mode-S A30F85 registered?
Mode-S code A30F85 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 A30F85 broadcasting right now?
Mode-S A30F85 is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A30F85, octal 50607605, decimal 10,686,341.
What flights does A30F85 operate?
Mode-S A30F85 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including ASA412, ASA308, ASA117, ASA778.