sensors Mode-S transponder

AC638D

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N898FD · BOEING 777-200LR · operated by FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP

Hex
AC638D
Octal
53061615
Decimal
11,297,677
Country
US
Tail
N898FD
Type
B77L
Broadcasting now · callsign FDX6030 · 35,000 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
15h ago

Current position

AC638D is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC638D 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
FDX6017 FedEx Express 5 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 FDX6017 SYD → CAN Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 08:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-14 FDX6017 SYD → CAN Apr 14, 06:36 UTCApr 14, 17:48 UTC11h 12m
2026-04-13 FDX6017 SYD → CAN Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:05 UTC10m
2026-04-13 FDX6017 SYD → CAN Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 04:05 UTC3h 45m
2026-04-12 FDX6017 SYD → CAN Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC3h 55m

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 N898FD page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC638D frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC638D?
AC638D is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N898FD.
Where is Mode-S AC638D registered?
Mode-S code AC638D 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 AC638D broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC638D is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC638D, octal 53061615, decimal 11,297,677.
What flights does AC638D operate?
Mode-S AC638D has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including FDX6017.