sensors Mode-S transponder

AB398A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N822NW · AIRBUS A-330-300 · operated by DELTA AIR LINES INC

Hex
AB398A
Octal
52634612
Decimal
11,221,386
Country
US
Tail
N822NW
Type
A333
Broadcasting now · callsign DAL202 · 17,350 ft
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
US
Last broadcast
17h ago

Current position

AB398A is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB398A 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
DAL104 Delta Air Lines 7 2026-04-13
DAL47 Delta Air Lines 2 2026-04-14
DAL72 Delta Air Lines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 DAL47 AMS → JFK Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 10:25 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-14 DAL47 AMS → JFK Apr 14, 08:35 UTCApr 14, 16:07 UTC7h 32m
2026-04-13 DAL72 ATL → AMS Apr 13, 21:20 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 DAL104 GRU → ATL Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:35 UTC15m
2026-04-13 DAL104 GRU → ATL Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:35 UTC40m
2026-04-13 DAL104 GRU → ATL Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 DAL104 GRU → ATL Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 11:50 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 DAL104 GRU → ATL Apr 13, 07:40 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC35m
2026-04-13 DAL104 GRU → ATL Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 07:50 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 DAL104 GRU → ATL Apr 13, 03:25 UTCApr 13, 04:00 UTC35m

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 N822NW page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB398A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB398A?
AB398A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N822NW.
Where is Mode-S AB398A registered?
Mode-S code AB398A 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 AB398A broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AB398A is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB398A, octal 52634612, decimal 11,221,386.
What flights does AB398A operate?
Mode-S AB398A has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including DAL104, DAL47, DAL72.