sensors Mode-S transponder

AB79D3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N839AK · operated by ALASKA AIRLINES

Hex
AB79D3
Octal
52674723
Decimal
11,237,843
Country
US
Tail
N839AK
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
9h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AB79D3.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB79D3 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
BOE866 - 3 2026-05-12
BOE123 - 2 2026-04-13
ASA9801 Alaska Airlines 1 2026-05-21
ASA1439 Alaska Airlines 1 2026-05-29
ASA1340 Alaska Airlines 1 2026-05-29

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-29 ASA1340 SJC → GDL May 29, 23:30 UTCMay 30, 01:00 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-29 ASA1439 SJC → SJD May 29, 21:15 UTCMay 29, 22:10 UTC55m
2026-05-21 ASA9801 SEA → SFO May 21, 19:10 UTCMay 21, 21:20 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-12 BOE866 BFI → BFI May 12, 17:30 UTCMay 12, 19:45 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-29 BOE866 - Apr 29, 17:55 UTCApr 29, 18:35 UTC40m
2026-04-18 BOE866 RNT → PDX Apr 18, 16:20 UTCApr 18, 18:45 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 - RNT → RNT Apr 13, 07:00 UTCApr 13, 07:20 UTC20m
2026-04-13 BOE123 RNT → RNT Apr 13, 03:30 UTCApr 13, 03:40 UTC10m
2026-04-13 BOE123 RNT → RNT Apr 13, 03:10 UTCApr 13, 03:25 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 N839AK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB79D3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB79D3?
AB79D3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N839AK.
Where is Mode-S AB79D3 registered?
Mode-S code AB79D3 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 AB79D3 broadcasting right now?
Mode-S AB79D3 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 AB79D3, octal 52674723, decimal 11,237,843.
What flights does AB79D3 operate?
Mode-S AB79D3 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including BOE866, BOE123, ASA9801, ASA1439, ASA1340.