sensors Mode-S transponder

00A9F3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to South Africa

Currently assigned to ZS-PWK · CIRRUS SR-22

Hex
00A9F3
Octal
00124763
Decimal
43,507
Country
ZA
Tail
ZS-PWK
Type
SR22
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
ZA
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 00A9F3.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 00A9F3 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
ZSPWK - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 ZSPWK HLA → HLA Apr 13, 14:00 UTCApr 13, 14:20 UTC20m

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

Mode-S 00A9F3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 00A9F3?
00A9F3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to South Africa. Assigned to ZS-PWK.
Where is Mode-S 00A9F3 registered?
Mode-S code 00A9F3 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 00A9F3 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 00A9F3, octal 00124763, decimal 43,507.
What flights does 00A9F3 operate?
Mode-S 00A9F3 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including ZSPWK.