sensors Mode-S transponder

A40F09

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N36026 · PIPER PA-32R-300/301/301T · operated by CENTRIC AVIATION LLC

Hex
A40F09
Octal
51007411
Decimal
10,751,753
Country
US
Tail
N36026
Type
P32R
Broadcasting now · callsign N78JS · 9,500 ft
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
55m ago

Current position

A40F09 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A40F09 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
N78JS - 8 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 N78JS - Apr 18, 17:35 UTCApr 18, 18:15 UTC40m
2026-04-16 N78JS - Apr 16, 13:54 UTCApr 16, 15:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-15 N78JS - Apr 15, 19:05 UTCApr 15, 20:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-15 N78JS - Apr 15, 18:50 UTCApr 15, 19:00 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N78JS - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:45 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 N78JS - Apr 13, 18:55 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 N78JS - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:10 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 N78JS - Apr 13, 15:45 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC30m

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 A40F09 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A40F09?
A40F09 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N36026.
Where is Mode-S A40F09 registered?
Mode-S code A40F09 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 A40F09 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A40F09 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A40F09, octal 51007411, decimal 10,751,753.
What flights does A40F09 operate?
Mode-S A40F09 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N78JS.