sensors Mode-S transponder

AB9AF3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N847MF · BOEING 787-9 Dreamliner · operated by BOEING CO

Hex
AB9AF3
Octal
52715363
Decimal
11,246,323
Country
US
Tail
N847MF
Type
B789
No current signal · last broadcast 14h ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
14h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AB9AF3.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB9AF3 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AAL106 American Airlines 3 2026-04-13
AAL729 - 2 2026-04-13
AAL736 American Airlines 1 2026-04-14
AAL105 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 AAL736 PHL → LHR Apr 14, 07:35 UTCApr 14, 08:50 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 AAL729 - Apr 13, 13:50 UTCApr 13, 15:55 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 AAL729 - Apr 13, 08:36 UTCApr 13, 15:57 UTC7h 21m
2026-04-13 AAL106 JFK → LHR Apr 13, 04:30 UTCApr 13, 05:45 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 AAL106 JFK → LHR Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 AAL106 JFK → LHR Apr 13, 00:05 UTCApr 13, 06:07 UTC6h 2m
2026-04-12 AAL105 - Apr 12, 19:00 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC1h 15m

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 N847MF page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB9AF3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB9AF3?
AB9AF3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N847MF.
Where is Mode-S AB9AF3 registered?
Mode-S code AB9AF3 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 AB9AF3 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 14h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB9AF3, octal 52715363, decimal 11,246,323.
What flights does AB9AF3 operate?
Mode-S AB9AF3 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including AAL106, AAL729, AAL736, AAL105.