sensors Mode-S transponder

009E21

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to South Africa

Currently assigned to ZS-LKA · EMBRAER ERJ-190-400

Hex
009E21
Octal
00117041
Decimal
40,481
Country
ZA
Tail
ZS-LKA
Type
E295
No current signal · last broadcast 13h ago
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
ZA
Last broadcast
13h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 009E21.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 009E21 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
LNK792B Airlink 2 2026-04-14
LNK554P - 2 2026-04-14
LNK553C - 2 2026-04-14
LNK799P - 1 2026-04-13
LNK790H - 1 2026-04-13
LNK789G - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 LNK554P - Apr 14, 09:40 UTCApr 14, 10:05 UTC25m
2026-04-14 LNK553C - Apr 14, 07:40 UTCApr 14, 08:05 UTC25m
2026-04-14 LNK792B PLZ → JNB Apr 14, 06:10 UTCApr 14, 06:35 UTC25m
2026-04-13 LNK799P - Apr 13, 16:45 UTCApr 13, 17:05 UTC20m
2026-04-13 LNK790H - Apr 13, 15:00 UTCApr 13, 15:25 UTC25m
2026-04-13 LNK789G - Apr 13, 11:45 UTCApr 13, 12:00 UTC15m
2026-04-13 LNK554P - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 10:20 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 LNK553C - Apr 13, 08:00 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC15m
2026-04-13 LNK792B PLZ → JNB Apr 13, 06:10 UTCApr 13, 06:40 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-LKA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 009E21 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 009E21?
009E21 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to South Africa. Assigned to ZS-LKA.
Where is Mode-S 009E21 registered?
Mode-S code 009E21 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 009E21 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 13h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 009E21, octal 00117041, decimal 40,481.
What flights does 009E21 operate?
Mode-S 009E21 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including LNK792B, LNK554P, LNK553C, LNK799P, LNK790H.