sensors Mode-S transponder

A38AD5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N3271J · operated by JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP

Hex
A38AD5
Octal
50705325
Decimal
10,717,909
Country
US
Tail
N3271J
Type
BCS3
Broadcasting now · callsign JBU1902 · 37,000 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A38AD5 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A38AD5 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 7 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
JBU269 - 2 2026-04-13
JBU2330 - 2 2026-04-13
JBU1231 - 2 2026-04-13
JBU1070 - 2 2026-04-12
JBU265 JetBlue Airways 1 2026-04-12
JBU1232 JetBlue Airways 1 2026-04-13
JBU118 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 JBU269 - Apr 13, 21:50 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 JBU269 - Apr 13, 19:45 UTCApr 13, 19:50 UTC5m
2026-04-13 JBU1232 LGA → BOS Apr 13, 17:15 UTCApr 13, 19:50 UTC2h 35m
2026-04-13 JBU1231 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:00 UTC10m
2026-04-13 JBU1231 - Apr 13, 13:25 UTCApr 13, 16:00 UTC2h 35m
2026-04-13 JBU118 JFK → BOS Apr 13, 10:40 UTCApr 13, 11:20 UTC40m
2026-04-13 JBU2330 SDQ → BOS Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 02:45 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 JBU2330 - Apr 13, 00:14 UTCApr 13, 02:45 UTC2h 32m
2026-04-12 JBU265 SMF → LGB Apr 12, 20:05 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC10m
2026-04-12 JBU1070 - Apr 12, 15:57 UTCApr 12, 19:50 UTC3h 54m
2026-04-12 JBU1070 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:50 UTC1h 35m

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 N3271J page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A38AD5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A38AD5?
A38AD5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N3271J.
Where is Mode-S A38AD5 registered?
Mode-S code A38AD5 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 A38AD5 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A38AD5 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A38AD5, octal 50705325, decimal 10,717,909.
What flights does A38AD5 operate?
Mode-S A38AD5 has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including JBU269, JBU2330, JBU1231, JBU1070, JBU265.