sensors Mode-S transponder

AD8F3E

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N973ER · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY INC

Hex
AD8F3E
Octal
53307476
Decimal
11,374,398
Country
US
Tail
N973ER
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign ERU973 · 600 ft
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

AD8F3E is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AD8F3E 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
ERU973 - 8 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 ERU973 - Apr 13, 23:00 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC40m
2026-04-13 ERU973 - Apr 13, 21:20 UTCApr 13, 22:05 UTC45m
2026-04-13 ERU973 - Apr 13, 18:40 UTCApr 13, 19:35 UTC55m
2026-04-13 ERU973 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:35 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 ERU973 - Apr 13, 16:10 UTCApr 13, 17:35 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 ERU973 - Apr 13, 13:05 UTCApr 13, 14:30 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-12 ERU973 - Apr 12, 18:30 UTCApr 12, 18:45 UTC15m
2026-04-12 ERU973 - Apr 12, 17:30 UTCApr 12, 17:40 UTC10m

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 N973ER page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AD8F3E frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AD8F3E?
AD8F3E is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N973ER.
Where is Mode-S AD8F3E registered?
Mode-S code AD8F3E 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 AD8F3E broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AD8F3E is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AD8F3E, octal 53307476, decimal 11,374,398.
What flights does AD8F3E operate?
Mode-S AD8F3E has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including ERU973.