sensors Mode-S transponder

A8A478

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N656QX · EMBRAER ERJ-170-200 (long wing) · operated by HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES INC

Hex
A8A478
Octal
52122170
Decimal
11,052,152
Country
US
Tail
N656QX
Type
E75L
Broadcasting now · callsign QXE2265 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
9
Country
US
Last broadcast
19h ago

Current position

A8A478 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A8A478 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 9 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
QXE2347 - 3 2026-04-13
QXE2066 - 3 2026-04-13
QXE2033 - 2 2026-04-13
QXE2456 - 1 2026-04-12
QXE2430 - 1 2026-04-13
QXE2326 - 1 2026-04-13
QXE2283 - 1 2026-04-13
QXE2184 - 1 2026-04-14
QXE2034 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 QXE2184 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:45 UTC30m
2026-04-13 QXE2326 - Apr 13, 23:21 UTCApr 14, 00:18 UTC57m
2026-04-13 QXE2034 YVR → SEA Apr 13, 21:29 UTCApr 13, 21:51 UTC22m
2026-04-13 QXE2033 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:20 UTC30m
2026-04-13 QXE2033 - Apr 13, 19:31 UTCApr 13, 20:01 UTC30m
2026-04-13 QXE2347 - Apr 13, 18:05 UTCApr 13, 18:15 UTC10m
2026-04-13 QXE2347 - Apr 13, 16:19 UTCApr 13, 17:13 UTC54m
2026-04-13 QXE2347 - Apr 13, 16:55 UTCApr 13, 17:47 UTC52m
2026-04-13 QXE2430 - Apr 13, 14:00 UTCApr 13, 14:55 UTC55m
2026-04-13 QXE2066 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC30m
2026-04-13 QXE2066 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC55m
2026-04-13 QXE2066 - Apr 13, 03:26 UTCApr 13, 04:46 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 QXE2283 - Apr 13, 00:45 UTCApr 13, 02:10 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-12 QXE2456 - Apr 12, 18:09 UTCApr 12, 20:16 UTC2h 7m

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 N656QX page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A8A478 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A8A478?
A8A478 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N656QX.
Where is Mode-S A8A478 registered?
Mode-S code A8A478 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 A8A478 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A8A478 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A8A478, octal 52122170, decimal 11,052,152.
What flights does A8A478 operate?
Mode-S A8A478 has broadcast 9 distinct callsigns, including QXE2347, QXE2066, QXE2033, QXE2456, QXE2430.