sensors Mode-S transponder

ADF09B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N998CP · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by CIVIL AIR PATROL

Hex
ADF09B
Octal
53370233
Decimal
11,399,323
Country
US
Tail
N998CP
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign CAP4298 · 4,225 ft
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
3h ago

Current position

ADF09B is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ADF09B 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
CAP4298 - 10 2026-04-24

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-24 CAP4298 - Apr 24, 19:45 UTCApr 24, 21:15 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-24 CAP4298 - Apr 24, 16:30 UTCApr 24, 17:55 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-24 CAP4298 - Apr 24, 01:00 UTCApr 24, 01:40 UTC40m
2026-04-23 CAP4298 - Apr 23, 23:50 UTCApr 24, 00:05 UTC15m
2026-04-23 CAP4298 - Apr 23, 22:40 UTCApr 23, 23:20 UTC40m
2026-04-23 CAP4298 - Apr 23, 16:40 UTCApr 23, 17:30 UTC50m
2026-04-23 CAP4298 - Apr 23, 15:45 UTCApr 23, 16:05 UTC20m
2026-04-20 CAP4298 - Apr 20, 22:55 UTCApr 21, 00:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-20 CAP4298 - Apr 20, 19:30 UTCApr 20, 21:20 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-20 CAP4298 - Apr 20, 17:10 UTCApr 20, 17:30 UTC20m

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.

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Mode-S ADF09B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ADF09B?
ADF09B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N998CP.
Where is Mode-S ADF09B registered?
Mode-S code ADF09B 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 ADF09B broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ADF09B is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ADF09B, octal 53370233, decimal 11,399,323.
What flights does ADF09B operate?
Mode-S ADF09B has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including CAP4298.