sensors Mode-S transponder

AC8438

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N90508 · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

Hex
AC8438
Octal
53102070
Decimal
11,306,040
Country
US
Tail
N90508
Type
C172
No current signal · last broadcast 17h ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
17h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC8438.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC8438 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
N90508 - 8 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 N90508 - Apr 14, 10:55 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N90508 - Apr 13, 23:15 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 N90508 - Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 21:55 UTC55m
2026-04-13 N90508 - Apr 13, 17:30 UTCApr 13, 18:30 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 N90508 - Apr 13, 14:30 UTCApr 13, 15:00 UTC30m
2026-04-13 N90508 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:45 UTC25m
2026-04-13 N90508 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:45 UTC50m
2026-04-13 N90508 - Apr 13, 11:40 UTCApr 13, 12:15 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 N90508 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC8438 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC8438?
AC8438 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N90508.
Where is Mode-S AC8438 registered?
Mode-S code AC8438 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 AC8438 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 17h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC8438, octal 53102070, decimal 11,306,040.
What flights does AC8438 operate?
Mode-S AC8438 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N90508.