sensors Mode-S transponder

A85CAD

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N638NN · BOMBARDIER Regional Jet CRJ-900 · operated by AMERICAN AIRLINES INC

Hex
A85CAD
Octal
52056255
Decimal
11,033,773
Country
US
Tail
N638NN
Type
CRJ9
Broadcasting now · callsign JIA5496 · 25,375 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A85CAD is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A85CAD 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
JIA5591 PSA Airlines 5 2026-04-13
JIA5157 PSA Airlines 4 2026-04-13
JIA5582 - 1 2026-04-12
JIA5044 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 JIA5591 ICT → DCA Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 JIA5591 ICT → DCA Apr 13, 18:05 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 JIA5591 ICT → DCA Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:00 UTC45m
2026-04-13 JIA5591 ICT → DCA Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:00 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 JIA5591 ICT → DCA Apr 13, 15:23 UTCApr 13, 17:18 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 JIA5157 DAY → DFW Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:40 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 JIA5157 DAY → DFW Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 JIA5157 DAY → DFW Apr 13, 11:23 UTCApr 13, 13:33 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 JIA5157 DAY → DFW Apr 13, 11:09 UTCApr 13, 13:14 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 JIA5044 DAL → DAY Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 02:05 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-12 JIA5582 - Apr 12, 18:16 UTCApr 12, 19:18 UTC1h 2m

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 N638NN page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A85CAD frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A85CAD?
A85CAD is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N638NN.
Where is Mode-S A85CAD registered?
Mode-S code A85CAD 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 A85CAD broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A85CAD is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A85CAD, octal 52056255, decimal 11,033,773.
What flights does A85CAD operate?
Mode-S A85CAD has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including JIA5591, JIA5157, JIA5582, JIA5044.