sensors Mode-S transponder

008DAC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to South Africa

Currently assigned to ZS-FDZ · PIPER PA-28-201T/235/236

Hex
008DAC
Octal
00106654
Decimal
36,268
Country
ZA
Tail
ZS-FDZ
Type
P28B
No current signal · last broadcast 22h ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
ZA
Last broadcast
22h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 008DAC.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 008DAC 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
ZSMEE - 7 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 ZSMEE CPT → CPT Apr 14, 10:20 UTCApr 14, 10:40 UTC20m
2026-04-14 ZSMEE - Apr 14, 08:15 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC50m
2026-04-14 ZSMEE - Apr 14, 06:15 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC55m
2026-04-13 ZSMEE - Apr 13, 21:10 UTCApr 13, 21:55 UTC45m
2026-04-13 ZSMEE - Apr 13, 12:50 UTCApr 13, 14:00 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 ZSMEE - Apr 13, 11:10 UTCApr 13, 11:50 UTC40m
2026-04-13 ZSMEE - Apr 13, 06:50 UTCApr 13, 07:20 UTC30m

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-FDZ page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 008DAC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 008DAC?
008DAC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to South Africa. Assigned to ZS-FDZ.
Where is Mode-S 008DAC registered?
Mode-S code 008DAC 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 008DAC broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 22h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 008DAC, octal 00106654, decimal 36,268.
What flights does 008DAC operate?
Mode-S 008DAC has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including ZSMEE.