Apparatus

Try JFK, AAL1290, BAW, or N225AN.

sensors Mode-S transponder

008396

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to South Africa

Currently assigned to ZS-BIR · PIPER PA-12 Super Cruiser

Hex
008396
Octal
00101626
Decimal
33,686
Country
ZA
Tail
ZS-BIR
Type
PA12
No current signal · last broadcast 8h ago
Flights observed
167
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
ZA
Last broadcast
8h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 008396.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 008396 falls within the block assigned to South Africa (ZA) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in South Africa 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
ZSMLE - 167 2026-07-17

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-17 ZSMLE - Jul 17, 14:00 UTCJul 17, 14:15 UTC15m
2026-07-17 ZSMLE - Jul 17, 13:20 UTCJul 17, 13:29 UTC10m
2026-07-16 ZSMLE - Jul 16, 13:10 UTCJul 16, 13:20 UTC10m
2026-07-14 ZSMLE - Jul 14, 11:35 UTCJul 14, 12:05 UTC30m
2026-07-14 ZSMLE - Jul 14, 10:30 UTCJul 14, 10:40 UTC10m
2026-07-12 ZSMLE - Jul 12, 13:55 UTCJul 12, 14:25 UTC30m
2026-07-12 ZSMLE - Jul 12, 12:40 UTCJul 12, 12:55 UTC15m
2026-07-12 ZSMLE - Jul 12, 09:05 UTCJul 12, 10:15 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-12 ZSMLE - Jul 12, 07:45 UTCJul 12, 08:10 UTC25m
2026-07-12 ZSMLE - Jul 12, 05:55 UTCJul 12, 06:05 UTC10m
2026-07-10 ZSMLE - Jul 10, 11:40 UTCJul 10, 12:45 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-10 ZSMLE - Jul 10, 09:10 UTCJul 10, 10:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-10 ZSMLE - Jul 10, 06:25 UTCJul 10, 08:20 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-09 ZSMLE - Jul 9, 15:55 UTCJul 9, 16:05 UTC10m
2026-07-09 ZSMLE - Jul 9, 14:40 UTCJul 9, 15:00 UTC20m
2026-07-09 ZSMLE - Jul 9, 12:45 UTCJul 9, 13:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-09 ZSMLE - Jul 9, 11:50 UTCJul 9, 12:00 UTC10m
2026-07-09 ZSMLE - Jul 9, 09:40 UTCJul 9, 11:10 UTC1h 30m
2026-07-09 ZSMLE - Jul 9, 07:40 UTCJul 9, 09:00 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-06 ZSMLE - Jul 6, 15:00 UTCJul 6, 16:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-06 ZSMLE - Jul 6, 13:00 UTCJul 6, 13:55 UTC55m
2026-07-05 ZSMLE CPT → CPT Jul 5, 20:10 UTCJul 5, 21:00 UTC50m
2026-07-05 ZSMLE - Jul 5, 18:35 UTCJul 5, 19:30 UTC55m
2026-07-05 ZSMLE - Jul 5, 14:40 UTCJul 5, 16:00 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-05 ZSMLE - Jul 5, 13:35 UTCJul 5, 13:50 UTC15m
2026-07-05 ZSMLE - Jul 5, 12:20 UTCJul 5, 12:30 UTC10m
2026-07-05 ZSMLE CPT → CPT Jul 5, 02:20 UTCJul 5, 05:00 UTC2h 40m
2026-07-05 ZSMLE - Jul 5, 01:15 UTCJul 5, 01:40 UTC25m
2026-07-04 ZSMLE - Jul 4, 23:55 UTCJul 5, 00:45 UTC50m
2026-07-04 ZSMLE - Jul 4, 22:05 UTCJul 4, 23:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-04 ZSMLE CPT → CPT Jul 4, 19:35 UTCJul 4, 21:00 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-04 ZSMLE - Jul 4, 16:55 UTCJul 4, 18:35 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-04 ZSMLE - Jul 4, 15:35 UTCJul 4, 15:45 UTC10m
2026-07-04 ZSMLE - Jul 4, 14:30 UTCJul 4, 14:40 UTC10m
2026-07-04 ZSMLE - Jul 4, 13:30 UTCJul 4, 13:45 UTC15m
2026-07-04 ZSMLE - Jul 4, 12:30 UTCJul 4, 12:40 UTC10m
2026-07-04 ZSMLE - Jul 4, 10:45 UTCJul 4, 11:40 UTC55m
2026-07-04 ZSMLE - Jul 4, 10:00 UTCJul 4, 10:15 UTC15m
2026-07-03 ZSMLE CPT → CPT Jul 3, 18:50 UTCJul 3, 20:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-03 ZSMLE - Jul 3, 16:50 UTCJul 3, 17:30 UTC40m
2026-07-03 ZSMLE - Jul 3, 15:35 UTCJul 3, 16:05 UTC30m
2026-07-03 ZSMLE - Jul 3, 09:20 UTCJul 3, 10:40 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-02 ZSMLE - Jul 2, 11:50 UTCJul 2, 12:00 UTC10m
2026-07-02 ZSMLE - Jul 2, 10:50 UTCJul 2, 11:00 UTC10m
2026-07-02 ZSMLE - Jul 2, 09:30 UTCJul 2, 09:40 UTC10m
2026-07-02 ZSMLE - Jul 2, 08:30 UTCJul 2, 08:40 UTC10m
2026-07-02 ZSMLE - Jul 2, 06:00 UTCJul 2, 07:35 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-01 ZSMLE - Jul 1, 14:05 UTCJul 1, 15:20 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-01 ZSMLE - Jul 1, 12:10 UTCJul 1, 13:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-01 ZSMLE - Jul 1, 05:45 UTCJul 1, 06:55 UTC1h 10m

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 ZS-BIR page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 008396 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 008396?
008396 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to South Africa. Assigned to ZS-BIR.
Where is Mode-S 008396 registered?
Mode-S code 008396 is allocated to South Africa (ZA). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 008396 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 8h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 008396, octal 00101626, decimal 33,686.
What flights does 008396 operate?
Mode-S 008396 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including ZSMLE.