sensors Mode-S transponder

A85C3D

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N638JA · operated by HOT WINGS AVIATION LLC

Hex
A85C3D
Octal
52056075
Decimal
11,033,661
Country
US
Tail
N638JA
Type
P28A
Broadcasting now · callsign N638JA · 950 ft
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A85C3D is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A85C3D 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
N638JA - 8 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N638JA - Apr 13, 22:05 UTCApr 13, 22:55 UTC50m
2026-04-13 N638JA PIE → PIE Apr 13, 20:05 UTCApr 13, 21:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 N638JA - Apr 13, 17:30 UTCApr 13, 18:10 UTC40m
2026-04-13 N638JA - Apr 13, 15:00 UTCApr 13, 15:35 UTC35m
2026-04-13 N638JA - Apr 13, 12:40 UTCApr 13, 13:20 UTC40m
2026-04-13 N638JA - Apr 13, 01:00 UTCApr 13, 02:35 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-12 N638JA - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:05 UTC10m
2026-04-12 N638JA - Apr 12, 17:50 UTCApr 12, 18:55 UTC1h 5m

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 N638JA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A85C3D frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A85C3D?
A85C3D is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N638JA.
Where is Mode-S A85C3D registered?
Mode-S code A85C3D 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 A85C3D broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A85C3D is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A85C3D, octal 52056075, decimal 11,033,661.
What flights does A85C3D operate?
Mode-S A85C3D has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N638JA.