sensors Mode-S transponder

A8BF73

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N663AW · AIRBUS A-320 · operated by US BANK NA TRUSTEE

Hex
A8BF73
Octal
52137563
Decimal
11,059,059
Country
US
Tail
N663AW
Type
A320
Photo of N663AW
Broadcasting now · callsign AAL1767 · 36,950 ft
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

A8BF73 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A8BF73 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
AAL804 American Airlines 3 2026-04-13
AAL3134 American Airlines 3 2026-04-13
AAL1620 - 2 2026-04-13
AAL2081 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 AAL3134 PVR → ORD Apr 13, 19:55 UTCApr 13, 22:00 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 AAL3134 PVR → ORD Apr 13, 19:53 UTCApr 13, 22:03 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 AAL3134 PVR → ORD Apr 13, 16:21 UTCApr 13, 18:14 UTC1h 53m
2026-04-13 AAL804 ORD → CLE Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 15:00 UTC2h 40m
2026-04-13 AAL804 ORD → CLE Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 15:00 UTC3h 5m
2026-04-13 AAL804 ORD → CLE Apr 13, 11:09 UTCApr 13, 14:58 UTC3h 49m
2026-04-13 AAL1620 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 02:15 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-12 AAL1620 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 02:15 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-12 AAL2081 - Apr 12, 17:40 UTCApr 12, 18:50 UTC1h 10m

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 N663AW page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A8BF73 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A8BF73?
A8BF73 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N663AW.
Where is Mode-S A8BF73 registered?
Mode-S code A8BF73 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 A8BF73 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A8BF73 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A8BF73, octal 52137563, decimal 11,059,059.
What flights does A8BF73 operate?
Mode-S A8BF73 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including AAL804, AAL3134, AAL1620, AAL2081.