sensors Mode-S transponder

AB3946

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N822LC · DASSAULT Falcon 8X · operated by VALKYRIE 8X LLC

Hex
AB3946
Octal
52634506
Decimal
11,221,318
Country
US
Tail
N822LC
Type
FA8X
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AB3946.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB3946 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
N822LC - 3 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N822LC - Apr 13, 22:25 UTCApr 13, 23:05 UTC40m
2026-04-13 N822LC RDU → ORF Apr 13, 21:20 UTCApr 13, 22:00 UTC40m
2026-04-13 N822LC ORF → RDU Apr 13, 17:05 UTCApr 13, 17:35 UTC30m

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 N822LC page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB3946 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB3946?
AB3946 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N822LC.
Where is Mode-S AB3946 registered?
Mode-S code AB3946 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 AB3946 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB3946, octal 52634506, decimal 11,221,318.
What flights does AB3946 operate?
Mode-S AB3946 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N822LC.