sensors Mode-S transponder

C038A3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Canada

Currently assigned to C-FVLQ · BOEING 787-9 Dreamliner · operated by Air Canada

Hex
C038A3
Octal
60034243
Decimal
12,597,411
Country
CA
Tail
C-FVLQ
Type
B789
No current signal · last broadcast 16h ago
Flights observed
219
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
CA
Last broadcast
16h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S C038A3.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address C038A3 falls within the block assigned to Canada (CA) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Canada 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ACA025 Air Canada 15 2026-06-22
ACA51 Air Canada 8 2026-04-21
ACA36 - 8 2026-07-07
ACA64 - 7 2026-06-19
ACA35 Air Canada 7 2026-07-06
ACA112 Air Canada 7 2026-05-31
ACA90 Air Canada 6 2026-06-08
ACA845 Air Canada 6 2026-04-19
ACA840 Air Canada 6 2026-04-18
ACA838 Air Canada 6 2026-06-23
ACA8 - 6 2026-07-03
ACA026 - 6 2026-06-23
ACA91 Air Canada 5 2026-06-09
ACA836 Air Canada 5 2026-04-18
ACA63 - 5 2026-06-18
ACA345 - 5 2026-06-29
ACA303 Air Canada 5 2026-05-31
ACA030 - 5 2026-06-25
ACA839 Air Canada 4 2026-06-24
ACA7 Air Canada 4 2026-07-02

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-13 ACA18 MNL → YVR Jul 13, 02:10 UTCJul 13, 14:05 UTC11h 55m
2026-07-12 ACA17 - Jul 12, 09:40 UTCJul 12, 22:05 UTC12h 25m
2026-07-12 ACA131 YYZ → YVR Jul 12, 02:45 UTCJul 12, 06:56 UTC4h 11m
2026-07-12 ACA131 - Jul 12, 02:45 UTCJul 12, 06:45 UTC4h 0m
2026-07-11 ACA028 - Jul 11, 04:55 UTCJul 11, 23:50 UTC18h 55m
2026-07-10 ACA028 - Jul 10, 22:50 UTCJul 11, 22:45 UTC23h 55m
2026-07-10 ACA027 - Jul 10, 22:25 UTCJul 11, 18:45 UTC20h 20m
2026-07-10 ACA027 - Jul 10, 17:30 UTCJul 11, 12:50 UTC19h 20m
2026-07-10 ACA807 EDI → YYZ Jul 10, 08:30 UTCJul 10, 15:10 UTC6h 40m
2026-07-10 ACA806 - Jul 10, 05:20 UTCJul 10, 06:10 UTC50m
2026-07-10 ACA806 - Jul 10, 00:20 UTCJul 10, 01:50 UTC1h 30m
2026-07-10 ACA806 YYZ → EDI Jul 10, 00:16 UTCJul 10, 05:56 UTC5h 40m
2026-07-09 ACA34 YVR → YYZ Jul 9, 16:10 UTCJul 9, 19:55 UTC3h 45m
2026-07-08 ACA34 SYD → YVR Jul 8, 23:50 UTCJul 9, 13:40 UTC13h 50m
2026-07-08 ACA33 YVR → SYD Jul 8, 06:44 UTCJul 8, 21:03 UTC14h 19m
2026-07-08 ACA33 YVR → SYD Jul 8, 06:45 UTCJul 8, 11:45 UTC5h 0m
2026-07-07 ACA33 YVR → SYD Jul 7, 23:45 UTCJul 8, 04:10 UTC4h 25m
2026-07-07 ACA186 YYC → YUL Jul 7, 15:55 UTCJul 7, 19:40 UTC3h 45m
2026-07-07 ACA36 BNE → YVR Jul 7, 00:35 UTCJul 7, 13:50 UTC13h 15m
2026-07-06 ACA35 YVR → BNE Jul 6, 21:50 UTCJul 6, 22:05 UTC15m
2026-07-06 ACA35 YVR → BNE Jul 6, 07:58 UTCJul 6, 21:33 UTC13h 35m
2026-07-06 ACA35 YVR → BNE Jul 6, 08:00 UTCJul 6, 19:55 UTC11h 55m
2026-07-05 ACA549 EWR → YVR Jul 5, 23:25 UTCJul 6, 04:50 UTC5h 25m
2026-07-05 ACA548 - Jul 5, 16:20 UTCJul 5, 20:45 UTC4h 25m
2026-07-05 ACA36 - Jul 5, 00:30 UTCJul 5, 00:45 UTC15m
2026-07-05 ACA36 BNE → YVR Jul 5, 00:30 UTCJul 5, 13:52 UTC13h 22m
2026-07-04 ACA35 YVR → BNE Jul 4, 06:45 UTCJul 4, 21:05 UTC14h 20m
2026-07-03 ACA557 LAX → YVR Jul 3, 21:55 UTCJul 4, 00:10 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-03 ACA557 LAX → YVR Jul 3, 21:55 UTCJul 4, 00:07 UTC2h 12m
2026-07-03 ACA554 YVR → LAX Jul 3, 17:55 UTCJul 3, 20:10 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-03 ACA8 - Jul 3, 04:05 UTCJul 3, 14:20 UTC10h 15m
2026-07-03 ACA8 HKG → YVR Jul 3, 03:11 UTCJul 3, 14:05 UTC10h 54m
2026-07-03 ACA8 - Jul 3, 03:15 UTCJul 3, 03:30 UTC15m
2026-07-02 ACA7 ICN → HKG Jul 2, 20:50 UTCJul 2, 21:05 UTC15m
2026-07-02 ACA7 ICN → HKG Jul 2, 08:20 UTCJul 2, 20:15 UTC11h 55m
2026-07-01 ACA18 - Jul 1, 01:45 UTCJul 1, 12:45 UTC11h 0m
2026-06-30 ACA17 SIN → YVR Jun 30, 09:25 UTCJun 30, 22:20 UTC12h 55m
2026-06-29 ACA345 - Jun 29, 22:15 UTCJun 29, 22:44 UTC30m
2026-06-29 ACA345 YOW → YVR Jun 29, 22:14 UTCJun 30, 02:45 UTC4h 31m
2026-06-29 ACA342 YVR → YOW Jun 29, 16:15 UTCJun 29, 20:19 UTC4h 5m
2026-06-29 ACA36 BNE → YVR Jun 29, 00:24 UTCJun 29, 13:24 UTC13h 0m
2026-06-28 ACA35 YVR → BNE Jun 28, 06:49 UTCJun 28, 20:34 UTC13h 45m
2026-06-27 ACA345 - Jun 27, 22:15 UTCJun 28, 02:49 UTC4h 35m
2026-06-27 ACA342 YVR → YOW Jun 27, 16:10 UTCJun 27, 20:04 UTC3h 55m
2026-06-26 ACA549 EWR → YVR Jun 26, 22:34 UTCJun 27, 03:49 UTC5h 15m
2026-06-26 ACA548 YVR → EWR Jun 26, 15:49 UTCJun 26, 20:10 UTC4h 20m
2026-06-25 ACA030 - Jun 25, 11:59 UTCJun 25, 20:54 UTC8h 55m
2026-06-24 ACA029 - Jun 24, 21:09 UTCJun 25, 07:30 UTC10h 20m
2026-06-24 ACA839 FRA → YOW Jun 24, 08:39 UTCJun 24, 17:59 UTC9h 20m
2026-06-23 ACA838 YOW → FRA Jun 23, 23:14 UTCJun 24, 05:49 UTC6h 35m

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 C-FVLQ page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S C038A3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code C038A3?
C038A3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Canada. Assigned to C-FVLQ.
Where is Mode-S C038A3 registered?
Mode-S code C038A3 is allocated to Canada (CA). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is C038A3 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 16h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex C038A3, octal 60034243, decimal 12,597,411.
What flights does C038A3 operate?
Mode-S C038A3 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including ACA025, ACA51, ACA36, ACA64, ACA35.