sensors Mode-S transponder

A68CFD

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N521DN · AIRBUS A-350-900 · operated by DELTA AIR LINES INC

Hex
A68CFD
Octal
51506375
Decimal
10,915,069
Country
US
Tail
N521DN
Type
A359
No current signal · last broadcast 19h ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
US
Last broadcast
19h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A68CFD.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A68CFD 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
DAL40 Delta Air Lines 5 2026-04-13
DAL41 - 1 2026-04-12
DAL11 Delta Air Lines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 DAL11 LHR → MSP Apr 14, 06:05 UTCApr 14, 21:13 UTC15h 8m
2026-04-13 DAL40 SYD → LAX Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:45 UTC25m
2026-04-13 DAL40 SYD → LAX Apr 13, 12:10 UTCApr 13, 12:45 UTC35m
2026-04-13 DAL40 SYD → LAX Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 DAL40 SYD → LAX Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC20m
2026-04-12 DAL40 SYD → LAX Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:15 UTC20m
2026-04-12 DAL41 - Apr 12, 19:00 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC1h 15m

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 N521DN page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A68CFD frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A68CFD?
A68CFD is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N521DN.
Where is Mode-S A68CFD registered?
Mode-S code A68CFD 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 A68CFD broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 19h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A68CFD, octal 51506375, decimal 10,915,069.
What flights does A68CFD operate?
Mode-S A68CFD has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including DAL40, DAL41, DAL11.