sensors Mode-S transponder

AA4978

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N762FE · CESSNA 208 Caravan · operated by FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP

Hex
AA4978
Octal
52444570
Decimal
11,159,928
Country
US
Tail
N762FE
Type
C208
No current signal · last broadcast 2h ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
US
Last broadcast
2h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AA4978.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AA4978 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
PCM7652 - 4 2026-04-18
PCM8671 - 3 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 PCM8671 - Apr 18, 14:00 UTCApr 18, 14:50 UTC50m
2026-04-18 PCM7652 - Apr 18, 00:20 UTCApr 18, 01:15 UTC55m
2026-04-17 PCM8671 ONT → BFL Apr 17, 13:55 UTCApr 17, 14:50 UTC55m
2026-04-17 PCM7652 BFL → ONT Apr 17, 00:20 UTCApr 17, 01:15 UTC55m
2026-04-16 PCM8671 - Apr 16, 13:30 UTCApr 16, 14:25 UTC55m
2026-04-16 PCM7652 - Apr 16, 01:10 UTCApr 16, 01:20 UTC10m
2026-04-16 PCM7652 - Apr 16, 00:25 UTCApr 16, 01:05 UTC40m

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 N762FE page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AA4978 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AA4978?
AA4978 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N762FE.
Where is Mode-S AA4978 registered?
Mode-S code AA4978 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 AA4978 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AA4978, octal 52444570, decimal 11,159,928.
What flights does AA4978 operate?
Mode-S AA4978 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including PCM7652, PCM8671.