sensors Mode-S transponder

AD438D

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N954AK · BOEING 737 MAX 9 · operated by ALASKA AIRLINES INC

Hex
AD438D
Octal
53241615
Decimal
11,355,021
Country
US
Tail
N954AK
Type
B39M
Broadcasting now · callsign ASA1312 · 35,000 ft
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
15h ago

Current position

AD438D is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AD438D 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
ASA17 - 4 2026-04-13
ASA639 - 3 2026-04-13
ASA433 - 3 2026-04-13
ASA597 Alaska Airlines 1 2026-04-13
ASA282 Alaska Airlines 1 2026-04-14
ASA20 Alaska Airlines 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 ASA282 SAN → EWR Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 07:25 UTC15m
2026-04-13 ASA597 ORD → SFO Apr 13, 21:15 UTCApr 13, 21:55 UTC40m
2026-04-13 ASA433 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 19:30 UTC3h 15m
2026-04-13 ASA433 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 19:30 UTC3h 40m
2026-04-13 ASA433 - Apr 13, 14:35 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 ASA639 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 11:15 UTC2h 55m
2026-04-13 ASA639 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 11:15 UTC3h 20m
2026-04-13 ASA639 - Apr 13, 06:20 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 ASA17 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:55 UTC35m
2026-04-13 ASA17 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:55 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 ASA17 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-12 ASA17 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-12 ASA20 SFO → JFK Apr 12, 16:27 UTCApr 12, 21:18 UTC4h 51m

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 N954AK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AD438D frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AD438D?
AD438D is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N954AK.
Where is Mode-S AD438D registered?
Mode-S code AD438D 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 AD438D broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AD438D is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AD438D, octal 53241615, decimal 11,355,021.
What flights does AD438D operate?
Mode-S AD438D has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including ASA17, ASA639, ASA433, ASA597, ASA282.