sensors Mode-S transponder

A9A397

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N720AL · BOEING 737 MAX 9 · operated by ALASKA AIRLINES INC

Hex
A9A397
Octal
52321627
Decimal
11,117,463
Country
US
Tail
N720AL
Type
B39M
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
391
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
1h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A9A397.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A9A397 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ASA513 - 6 2026-06-26
ASA500 - 6 2026-06-17
ASA200 - 6 2026-06-26
ASA640 - 5 2026-06-20
ASA205 Alaska Airlines 5 2026-06-05
ASA1787 - 5 2026-07-10
ASA708 - 4 2026-06-18
ASA554 Alaska Airlines 4 2026-07-06
ASA326 Alaska Airlines 4 2026-04-23
ASA242 Alaska Airlines 4 2026-05-24
ASA778 - 3 2026-06-24
ASA777 - 3 2026-07-04
ASA707 Alaska Airlines 3 2026-04-15
ASA701 - 3 2026-07-03
ASA610 Alaska Airlines 3 2026-05-05
ASA577 - 3 2026-06-24
ASA576 Alaska Airlines 3 2026-06-24
ASA553 - 3 2026-07-06
ASA522 Alaska Airlines 3 2026-06-13
ASA520 - 3 2026-07-07

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-14 ASA1681 - Jul 14, 03:20 UTCJul 14, 03:35 UTC15m
2026-07-13 ASA600 SEA → LAS Jul 13, 23:10 UTCJul 14, 01:25 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-13 ASA282 - Jul 13, 04:20 UTCJul 13, 05:45 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-13 ASA393 - Jul 13, 01:05 UTCJul 13, 03:01 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-12 ASA555 MSP → SEA Jul 12, 20:20 UTCJul 12, 23:40 UTC3h 20m
2026-07-12 ASA555 SEA → MSP Jul 12, 16:01 UTCJul 12, 18:45 UTC2h 45m
2026-07-12 ASA387 MSP → SEA Jul 12, 11:36 UTCJul 12, 14:27 UTC2h 51m
2026-07-12 ASA387 MSP → SEA Jul 12, 11:15 UTCJul 12, 14:30 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-11 ASA527 SEA → MSP Jul 11, 21:25 UTCJul 12, 00:05 UTC2h 40m
2026-07-11 ASA338 BOS → SEA Jul 11, 14:00 UTCJul 11, 19:30 UTC5h 30m
2026-07-11 ASA536 SEA → BOS Jul 11, 06:35 UTCJul 11, 11:20 UTC4h 45m
2026-07-10 ASA218 ATL → SEA Jul 10, 22:55 UTCJul 11, 03:50 UTC4h 55m
2026-07-10 ASA334 SEA → ATL Jul 10, 16:25 UTCJul 10, 21:30 UTC5h 6m
2026-07-10 ASA499 PDX → SEA Jul 10, 13:40 UTCJul 10, 14:10 UTC30m
2026-07-10 ASA1787 - Jul 10, 00:05 UTCJul 10, 05:15 UTC5h 10m
2026-07-09 ASA1787 PHL → PHL Jul 9, 23:50 UTCJul 9, 23:55 UTC5m
2026-07-09 ASA1787 - Jul 9, 22:30 UTCJul 9, 22:45 UTC15m
2026-07-09 ASA442 - Jul 9, 20:45 UTCJul 9, 20:55 UTC10m
2026-07-09 ASA442 SEA → PHL Jul 9, 15:58 UTCJul 9, 20:27 UTC4h 29m
2026-07-09 ASA442 SEA → PHL Jul 9, 16:00 UTCJul 9, 20:55 UTC4h 55m
2026-07-08 ASA31 - Jul 8, 23:40 UTCJul 9, 05:05 UTC5h 25m
2026-07-08 ASA26 SEA → JFK Jul 8, 17:05 UTCJul 8, 21:55 UTC4h 50m
2026-07-08 ASA90 FAI → ANC Jul 8, 06:10 UTCJul 8, 07:05 UTC55m
2026-07-08 ASA90 FAI → ANC Jul 8, 01:35 UTCJul 8, 01:45 UTC10m
2026-07-08 ASA626 - Jul 8, 00:00 UTCJul 8, 00:10 UTC10m
2026-07-07 ASA626 - Jul 7, 19:00 UTCJul 7, 19:55 UTC55m
2026-07-07 ASA519 - Jul 7, 12:20 UTCJul 7, 16:10 UTC3h 50m
2026-07-07 ASA520 - Jul 7, 06:30 UTCJul 7, 10:00 UTC3h 30m
2026-07-07 ASA599 - Jul 7, 04:00 UTCJul 7, 05:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-07 ASA598 SFO → ORD Jul 7, 00:35 UTCJul 7, 01:44 UTC1h 9m
2026-07-07 ASA598 SFO → ORD Jul 7, 00:30 UTCJul 7, 01:45 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-06 ASA446 PHL → SEA Jul 6, 20:45 UTCJul 6, 22:50 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-06 ASA208 SEA → SFO Jul 6, 17:10 UTCJul 6, 19:15 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-06 ASA208 SEA → SFO Jul 6, 17:10 UTCJul 6, 19:11 UTC2h 1m
2026-07-06 ASA554 PDX → ORD Jul 6, 12:15 UTCJul 6, 15:30 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-06 ASA553 SEA → OKC Jul 6, 01:45 UTCJul 6, 04:50 UTC3h 5m
2026-07-05 ASA315 ANC → SEA Jul 5, 17:20 UTCJul 5, 20:20 UTC3h 0m
2026-07-04 ASA660 SEA → ANC Jul 4, 22:20 UTCJul 5, 01:35 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-04 ASA629 LAS → SEA Jul 4, 17:35 UTCJul 4, 19:40 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-04 ASA777 - Jul 4, 14:10 UTCJul 4, 16:15 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-04 ASA366 - Jul 4, 02:55 UTCJul 4, 05:10 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-03 ASA1456 SJC → PDX Jul 3, 23:40 UTCJul 4, 01:35 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-03 ASA596 - Jul 3, 21:05 UTCJul 3, 22:25 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-03 ASA653 SFO → ZIH Jul 3, 18:10 UTCJul 3, 19:40 UTC1h 30m
2026-07-03 ASA701 LAS → SEA Jul 3, 13:15 UTCJul 3, 15:30 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-03 ASA478 SEA → LAS Jul 3, 01:55 UTCJul 3, 03:50 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-03 ASA478 SEA → LAS Jul 3, 01:52 UTCJul 3, 03:40 UTC1h 48m
2026-07-02 ASA439 - Jul 2, 20:10 UTCJul 3, 00:20 UTC4h 10m
2026-07-02 ASA1420 - Jul 2, 14:25 UTCJul 2, 18:15 UTC3h 50m
2026-07-02 ASA1420 PDX → IAH Jul 2, 14:21 UTCJul 2, 17:54 UTC3h 33m

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 N720AL page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A9A397 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A9A397?
A9A397 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N720AL.
Where is Mode-S A9A397 registered?
Mode-S code A9A397 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 A9A397 broadcasting right now?
Mode-S A9A397 is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A9A397, octal 52321627, decimal 11,117,463.
What flights does A9A397 operate?
Mode-S A9A397 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including ASA513, ASA500, ASA200, ASA640, ASA205.