sensors Mode-S transponder

A8C489

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N664QX · EMBRAER ERJ-170-200 (long wing) · operated by HORIZON AIR INDUSTRIES INC

Hex
A8C489
Octal
52142211
Decimal
11,060,361
Country
US
Tail
N664QX
Type
E75L
Broadcasting now · callsign QXE2021 · 22,150 ft
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

A8C489 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A8C489 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 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
QXE2071 - 2 2026-04-13
QXE2015 - 2 2026-04-13
QXE2311 - 1 2026-04-13
QXE2306 - 1 2026-04-13
QXE2183 - 1 2026-04-13
QXE2181 Horizon Air 1 2026-04-12
QXE2087 - 1 2026-04-13
QXE2053 Horizon Air 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 QXE2053 PDX → SEA Apr 13, 22:40 UTCApr 13, 23:50 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 QXE2311 - Apr 13, 20:25 UTCApr 13, 21:30 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 QXE2087 - Apr 13, 18:01 UTCApr 13, 19:04 UTC1h 3m
2026-04-13 QXE2071 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:20 UTC30m
2026-04-13 QXE2071 - Apr 13, 15:32 UTCApr 13, 16:20 UTC48m
2026-04-13 QXE2015 - Apr 13, 13:36 UTCApr 13, 14:18 UTC42m
2026-04-13 QXE2015 - Apr 13, 13:30 UTCApr 13, 14:20 UTC50m
2026-04-13 QXE2306 PDX → GEG Apr 13, 05:04 UTCApr 13, 05:51 UTC47m
2026-04-13 QXE2183 - Apr 13, 01:15 UTCApr 13, 03:10 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-12 QXE2181 SEA → GEG Apr 12, 18:50 UTCApr 12, 20:24 UTC1h 34m

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 N664QX page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A8C489 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A8C489?
A8C489 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N664QX.
Where is Mode-S A8C489 registered?
Mode-S code A8C489 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 A8C489 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A8C489 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A8C489, octal 52142211, decimal 11,060,361.
What flights does A8C489 operate?
Mode-S A8C489 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including QXE2071, QXE2015, QXE2311, QXE2306, QXE2183.