sensors Mode-S transponder

ADAB38

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N980AV · AIRBUS A-320 · operated by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE

Hex
ADAB38
Octal
53325470
Decimal
11,381,560
Country
US
Tail
N980AV
Type
A320
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ADAB38.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ADAB38 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AVA258 - 2 2026-04-13
TAI383 - 1 2026-04-13
AVA259 Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, S.A. 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 AVA259 SJU → BOG Apr 13, 22:45 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 AVA258 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:40 UTC50m
2026-04-13 AVA258 - Apr 13, 18:25 UTCApr 13, 19:50 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 TAI383 - Apr 13, 16:20 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC15m

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 N980AV page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ADAB38 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ADAB38?
ADAB38 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N980AV.
Where is Mode-S ADAB38 registered?
Mode-S code ADAB38 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 ADAB38 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ADAB38, octal 53325470, decimal 11,381,560.
What flights does ADAB38 operate?
Mode-S ADAB38 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including AVA258, TAI383, AVA259.