sensors Mode-S transponder

AA8B09

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N779FX · operated by FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP

Hex
AA8B09
Octal
52505411
Decimal
11,176,713
Country
US
Tail
N779FX
Type
C408
Broadcasting now · callsign MTN8521 · 2,900 ft
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

AA8B09 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AA8B09 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 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
MTN8521 - 3 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 MTN8521 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 07:30 UTC20m
2026-04-14 MTN8521 - Apr 14, 07:06 UTCApr 14, 08:13 UTC1h 7m
2026-04-14 MTN8521 - Apr 14, 06:35 UTCApr 14, 06:50 UTC15m

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 N779FX page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AA8B09 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AA8B09?
AA8B09 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N779FX.
Where is Mode-S AA8B09 registered?
Mode-S code AA8B09 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 AA8B09 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AA8B09 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AA8B09, octal 52505411, decimal 11,176,713.
What flights does AA8B09 operate?
Mode-S AA8B09 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including MTN8521.