sensors Mode-S transponder

AD278C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N947DZ · operated by DELTA AIR LINES INC

Hex
AD278C
Octal
53223614
Decimal
11,347,852
Country
US
Tail
N947DZ
Type
B739
No current signal · last broadcast 19h ago
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
19h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AD278C.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AD278C 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
DAL3092 - 3 2026-04-13
DAL2747 - 2 2026-04-13
DAL3115 Delta Air Lines 1 2026-04-13
DAL3110 - 1 2026-04-13
DAL3098 - 1 2026-04-14
DAL2827 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 DAL3098 SAV → ATL Apr 14, 09:45 UTCApr 14, 10:25 UTC40m
2026-04-13 DAL3115 SRQ → ATL Apr 13, 21:38 UTCApr 13, 22:45 UTC1h 7m
2026-04-13 DAL3092 - Apr 13, 19:07 UTCApr 13, 19:54 UTC47m
2026-04-13 DAL3092 - Apr 13, 19:03 UTCApr 13, 19:44 UTC41m
2026-04-13 DAL3092 - Apr 13, 16:52 UTCApr 13, 17:34 UTC42m
2026-04-13 DAL3110 - Apr 13, 13:22 UTCApr 13, 14:53 UTC1h 31m
2026-04-13 DAL2747 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC10m
2026-04-12 DAL2747 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC35m
2026-04-12 DAL2827 - Apr 12, 18:10 UTCApr 12, 19:05 UTC55m

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 N947DZ page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AD278C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AD278C?
AD278C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N947DZ.
Where is Mode-S AD278C registered?
Mode-S code AD278C 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 AD278C broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 19h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AD278C, octal 53223614, decimal 11,347,852.
What flights does AD278C operate?
Mode-S AD278C has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including DAL3092, DAL2747, DAL3115, DAL3110, DAL3098.