sensors Mode-S transponder

A8557A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N636QX · EMBRAER ERJ-170-200 (long wing) · operated by HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES INC

Hex
A8557A
Octal
52052572
Decimal
11,031,930
Country
US
Tail
N636QX
Type
E75L
Broadcasting now · callsign QXE2436 · 4,500 ft
Flights observed
354
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

A8557A is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A8557A 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
QXE2090 Horizon Air 7 2026-05-26
QXE2340 Horizon Air 6 2026-05-21
QXE2509 Horizon Air 5 2026-05-12
QXE2365 Horizon Air 5 2026-05-11
QXE2303 Horizon Air 5 2026-05-23
QXE2301 Horizon Air 5 2026-05-23
QXE2297 Horizon Air 5 2026-05-22
QXE2276 Horizon Air 5 2026-05-10
QXE2186 Horizon Air 5 2026-05-17
QXE2057 Horizon Air 5 2026-05-25
QXE2007 Horizon Air 5 2026-05-18
QXE2499 Horizon Air 4 2026-05-26
QXE2445 Horizon Air 4 2026-05-26
QXE2444 Horizon Air 4 2026-04-25
QXE2403 Horizon Air 4 2026-05-12
QXE2385 Horizon Air 4 2026-05-26
QXE2271 Horizon Air 4 2026-05-10
QXE2263 Horizon Air 4 2026-04-14
QXE2185 Horizon Air 4 2026-05-12
QXE2184 Horizon Air 4 2026-05-26

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-29 QXE2259 SAN → SFO May 29, 23:20 UTCMay 30, 00:00 UTC40m
2026-05-29 QXE2126 SJC → SEA May 29, 21:45 UTCMay 29, 22:20 UTC35m
2026-05-29 QXE2286 PDX → SEA May 29, 19:30 UTCMay 29, 20:25 UTC55m
2026-05-29 QXE2286 PDX → SEA May 29, 19:21 UTCMay 29, 20:26 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-29 QXE2165 ANC → BET May 29, 17:10 UTCMay 29, 18:00 UTC50m
2026-05-29 QXE2154 PAE → SAN May 29, 15:05 UTCMay 29, 15:45 UTC40m
2026-05-29 QXE2273 PDX → ONT May 29, 06:10 UTCMay 29, 07:05 UTC55m
2026-05-29 QXE2273 PDX → ONT May 29, 06:17 UTCMay 29, 06:58 UTC41m
2026-05-29 QXE2187 SFO → LAX May 29, 02:15 UTCMay 29, 04:15 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-28 QXE2187 SFO → LAX May 28, 23:40 UTCMay 29, 01:25 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-28 QXE2014 SBP → PDX May 28, 21:55 UTCMay 28, 22:19 UTC24m
2026-05-28 QXE2014 SBP → PDX May 28, 21:55 UTCMay 28, 22:25 UTC30m
2026-05-28 QXE2005 MRY → SEA May 28, 19:50 UTCMay 28, 20:15 UTC25m
2026-05-28 QXE2012 RDM → SFO May 28, 15:25 UTCMay 28, 16:00 UTC35m
2026-05-28 QXE2009 PHX → SFO May 28, 03:40 UTCMay 28, 04:10 UTC30m
2026-05-28 QXE2009 PHX → SFO May 28, 03:18 UTCMay 28, 04:11 UTC53m
2026-05-28 QXE2179 SAN → PAE May 28, 01:05 UTCMay 28, 02:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-28 QXE2179 SAN → PAE May 28, 00:22 UTCMay 28, 01:50 UTC1h 28m
2026-05-27 QXE2087 PDX → OAK May 27, 22:10 UTCMay 27, 23:05 UTC55m
2026-05-27 QXE2158 SNA → PDX May 27, 17:55 UTCMay 27, 20:20 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-27 QXE2158 SNA → PDX May 27, 14:05 UTCMay 27, 16:45 UTC2h 40m
2026-05-27 QXE2379 SBP → SAN May 27, 03:29 UTCMay 27, 04:19 UTC50m
2026-05-27 QXE2380 MFR → SEA May 27, 01:29 UTCMay 27, 02:29 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-27 QXE2380 MFR → SEA May 27, 01:27 UTCMay 27, 02:30 UTC1h 3m
2026-05-26 QXE2042 SMF → PDX May 26, 23:25 UTCMay 27, 00:25 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-26 QXE2042 SMF → PDX May 26, 23:13 UTCMay 27, 00:17 UTC1h 4m
2026-05-26 QXE2402 BOI → PDX May 26, 20:24 UTCMay 26, 21:14 UTC50m
2026-05-26 QXE2090 PDX → SEA May 26, 18:10 UTCMay 26, 19:05 UTC55m
2026-05-26 QXE2499 GEG → BOI May 26, 16:30 UTCMay 26, 17:20 UTC50m
2026-05-26 QXE2385 GEG → PDX May 26, 14:30 UTCMay 26, 15:20 UTC50m
2026-05-26 QXE2445 LAX → SFO May 26, 12:45 UTCMay 26, 13:34 UTC50m
2026-05-26 QXE2445 LAX → SFO May 26, 12:43 UTCMay 26, 13:33 UTC50m
2026-05-26 QXE2184 SEA → SJC May 26, 03:30 UTCMay 26, 05:10 UTC1h 40m
2026-05-26 QXE2184 SEA → SJC May 26, 00:49 UTCMay 26, 02:35 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-25 QXE2238 PDX → SEA May 25, 22:34 UTCMay 25, 23:40 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-25 QXE2139 SNA → PDX May 25, 19:35 UTCMay 25, 21:19 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-25 QXE2046 PHX → SFO May 25, 16:55 UTCMay 25, 18:35 UTC1h 40m
2026-05-25 QXE2264 SJC → LAX May 25, 14:30 UTCMay 25, 15:55 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-25 QXE2264 SJC → LAX May 25, 14:31 UTCMay 25, 15:39 UTC1h 8m
2026-05-25 QXE2057 SJC → PDX May 25, 05:05 UTCMay 25, 05:35 UTC30m
2026-05-25 QXE2225 SJC → BOI May 25, 02:20 UTCMay 25, 03:00 UTC40m
2026-05-24 QXE2042 SMF → PDX May 24, 23:00 UTCMay 24, 23:30 UTC30m
2026-05-24 QXE2402 BOI → PDX May 24, 20:30 UTCMay 24, 21:15 UTC45m
2026-05-24 QXE2090 PDX → SEA May 24, 18:05 UTCMay 24, 19:15 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-24 QXE2499 GEG → BOI May 24, 16:15 UTCMay 24, 17:00 UTC45m
2026-05-24 QXE2385 GEG → PDX May 24, 14:25 UTCMay 24, 15:10 UTC45m
2026-05-24 QXE2385 GEG → PDX May 24, 14:22 UTCMay 24, 15:11 UTC49m
2026-05-24 QXE2313 PAE → SFO May 24, 05:10 UTCMay 24, 05:40 UTC30m
2026-05-24 QXE2125 SAN → PDX May 24, 02:35 UTCMay 24, 03:30 UTC55m
2026-05-24 QXE2125 SAN → PDX May 24, 01:05 UTCMay 24, 01:45 UTC40m

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 N636QX page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A8557A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A8557A?
A8557A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N636QX.
Where is Mode-S A8557A registered?
Mode-S code A8557A 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 A8557A broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A8557A is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A8557A, octal 52052572, decimal 11,031,930.
What flights does A8557A operate?
Mode-S A8557A has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including QXE2090, QXE2340, QXE2509, QXE2365, QXE2303.