sensors Mode-S transponder

008DF8

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to South Africa

Currently assigned to ZS-FGX · BOEING 737-800

Hex
008DF8
Octal
00106770
Decimal
36,344
Country
ZA
Tail
ZS-FGX
Type
B738
No current signal · last broadcast 1h ago
Flights observed
375
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
ZA
Last broadcast
1h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 008DF8.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 008DF8 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SFR359 - 15 2026-06-27
SFR358 - 14 2026-06-27
SFR691 Safair 12 2026-05-18
SFR302 - 11 2026-06-29
SFR313 - 10 2026-06-22
SFR306 - 10 2026-07-02
SFR305 - 10 2026-07-02
SFR690 Safair 9 2026-05-11
SFR356 - 9 2026-06-27
SFR353 - 9 2026-06-28
SFR352 - 9 2026-06-28
SFR301 - 8 2026-06-29
SFR661 Safair 7 2026-05-11
SFR355 - 7 2026-07-03
SFR312 - 7 2026-06-28
SFR311 Safair 7 2026-05-04
SFR161 Safair 7 2026-05-11
SFR660 Safair 6 2026-05-11
SFR354 - 6 2026-06-24
SFR310 Safair 6 2026-05-04

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-14 SFR295 - Jul 14, 11:25 UTCJul 14, 11:45 UTC20m
2026-07-14 SFR294 GCJ → CPT Jul 14, 08:35 UTCJul 14, 10:30 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-14 SFR260 - Jul 14, 05:00 UTCJul 14, 07:30 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-13 SFR501 - Jul 13, 21:10 UTCJul 13, 22:45 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-13 SFR500 - Jul 13, 18:00 UTCJul 13, 20:10 UTC2h 10m
2026-07-13 SFR381 - Jul 13, 15:00 UTCJul 13, 16:40 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-13 SFR380 - Jul 13, 12:00 UTCJul 13, 14:05 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-13 SFR283 - Jul 13, 06:15 UTCJul 13, 10:25 UTC4h 10m
2026-07-12 SFR650 - Jul 12, 11:15 UTCJul 12, 15:01 UTC3h 45m
2026-07-12 SFR633 - Jul 12, 06:20 UTCJul 12, 10:01 UTC3h 40m
2026-07-11 SFR829 - Jul 11, 14:25 UTCJul 11, 18:50 UTC4h 25m
2026-07-11 SFR811 - Jul 11, 05:20 UTCJul 11, 09:30 UTC4h 10m
2026-07-10 SFR560 - Jul 10, 17:50 UTCJul 10, 20:10 UTC2h 20m
2026-07-10 SFR288 - Jul 10, 14:20 UTCJul 10, 16:45 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-10 SFR221 - Jul 10, 09:20 UTCJul 10, 13:00 UTC3h 40m
2026-07-10 SFR370 - Jul 10, 04:35 UTCJul 10, 08:00 UTC3h 25m
2026-07-09 SFR233 - Jul 9, 15:30 UTCJul 9, 19:10 UTC3h 40m
2026-07-09 SFR295 CPT → JNB Jul 9, 11:30 UTCJul 9, 13:15 UTC1h 45m
2026-07-09 SFR294 JNB → CPT Jul 9, 08:40 UTCJul 9, 10:35 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-08 SFR651 - Jul 8, 10:55 UTCJul 8, 14:45 UTC3h 50m
2026-07-08 SFR633 - Jul 8, 06:15 UTCJul 8, 09:50 UTC3h 35m
2026-07-07 SFR215 - Jul 7, 17:35 UTCJul 7, 19:15 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-07 SFR214 JNB → CPT Jul 7, 14:45 UTCJul 7, 16:40 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-07 SFR345 - Jul 7, 11:00 UTCJul 7, 13:30 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-07 SFR259 - Jul 7, 05:55 UTCJul 7, 09:45 UTC3h 50m
2026-07-06 SFR381 - Jul 6, 13:05 UTCJul 6, 14:55 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-06 SFR380 - Jul 6, 10:20 UTCJul 6, 12:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-06 SFR282 - Jul 6, 06:10 UTCJul 6, 08:50 UTC2h 40m
2026-07-05 SFR245 - Jul 5, 15:10 UTCJul 5, 18:25 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-05 SFR243 - Jul 5, 10:45 UTCJul 5, 14:00 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-05 SFR255 - Jul 5, 05:20 UTCJul 5, 09:10 UTC3h 50m
2026-07-04 SFR408 - Jul 4, 10:45 UTCJul 4, 11:05 UTC20m
2026-07-04 SFR492 - Jul 4, 09:00 UTCJul 4, 09:20 UTC20m
2026-07-04 SFR901 - Jul 4, 06:55 UTCJul 4, 07:10 UTC15m
2026-07-03 SFR355 HLA → HLA Jul 3, 06:20 UTCJul 3, 09:00 UTC2h 40m
2026-07-02 SFR325 HLA → HLA Jul 2, 15:10 UTCJul 2, 19:00 UTC3h 50m
2026-07-02 SFR306 CPT → HLA Jul 2, 12:40 UTCJul 2, 14:15 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-02 SFR305 HLA → CPT Jul 2, 09:40 UTCJul 2, 11:45 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-01 SFR306 CPT → HLA Jul 1, 12:35 UTCJul 1, 14:20 UTC1h 45m
2026-07-01 SFR305 HLA → CPT Jul 1, 09:50 UTCJul 1, 11:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-06-30 SFR348 - Jun 30, 12:10 UTCJun 30, 13:55 UTC1h 45m
2026-06-30 SFR348 HLA → CPT Jun 30, 09:20 UTCJun 30, 11:20 UTC2h 0m
2026-06-29 SFR320 HLA → HLA Jun 29, 11:04 UTCJun 29, 13:49 UTC2h 45m
2026-06-29 SFR302 CPT → HLA Jun 29, 08:19 UTCJun 29, 09:54 UTC1h 35m
2026-06-29 SFR301 HLA → CPT Jun 29, 05:09 UTCJun 29, 07:09 UTC2h 0m
2026-06-28 SFR322 HLA → HLA Jun 28, 16:05 UTCJun 28, 18:49 UTC2h 45m
2026-06-28 SFR353 - Jun 28, 13:34 UTCJun 28, 15:09 UTC1h 35m
2026-06-28 SFR352 - Jun 28, 10:15 UTCJun 28, 10:39 UTC25m
2026-06-28 SFR312 HLA → HLA Jun 28, 04:05 UTCJun 28, 08:55 UTC4h 50m
2026-06-27 SFR359 CPT → HLA Jun 27, 16:49 UTCJun 27, 18:29 UTC1h 40m

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

Mode-S 008DF8 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 008DF8?
008DF8 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to South Africa. Assigned to ZS-FGX.
Where is Mode-S 008DF8 registered?
Mode-S code 008DF8 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 008DF8 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 008DF8, octal 00106770, decimal 36,344.
What flights does 008DF8 operate?
Mode-S 008DF8 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SFR359, SFR358, SFR691, SFR302, SFR313.