sensors Mode-S transponder

A540E3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N438AN · AIRBUS A-321neo · operated by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE

Hex
A540E3
Octal
51240343
Decimal
10,830,051
Country
US
Tail
N438AN
Type
A21N
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A540E3.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A540E3 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
AAL3288 American Airlines 3 2026-04-13
AAL1751 - 3 2026-04-13
AAL402 - 1 2026-04-12
AAL1511 American Airlines 1 2026-04-12
AAL1188 American Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 AAL1188 GUA → DFW Apr 13, 20:10 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC3h 30m
2026-04-13 AAL3288 PHX → GJT Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:05 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 AAL3288 PHX → GJT Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 18:05 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 AAL3288 PHX → GJT Apr 13, 13:05 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC3h 10m
2026-04-13 AAL1751 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 AAL1751 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC45m
2026-04-13 AAL1751 - Apr 13, 02:20 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-12 AAL402 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:15 UTC20m
2026-04-12 AAL1511 MIA → SDQ Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:25 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 N438AN page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A540E3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A540E3?
A540E3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N438AN.
Where is Mode-S A540E3 registered?
Mode-S code A540E3 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 A540E3 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A540E3, octal 51240343, decimal 10,830,051.
What flights does A540E3 operate?
Mode-S A540E3 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including AAL3288, AAL1751, AAL402, AAL1511, AAL1188.