sensors Mode-S transponder

00AF60

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to South Africa

Currently assigned to ZS-SZC · AIRBUS A-320

Hex
00AF60
Octal
00127540
Decimal
44,896
Country
ZA
Tail
ZS-SZC
Type
A320
No current signal · last broadcast 19h ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
ZA
Last broadcast
19h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 00AF60.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 00AF60 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
SAA077 - 2 2026-04-13
SAA023 - 2 2026-04-13
SAA189 - 1 2026-04-13
SAA188 - 1 2026-04-13
SAA076 - 1 2026-04-13
SAA050 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SAA050 - Apr 14, 07:45 UTCApr 14, 08:15 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SAA188 - Apr 13, 20:00 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SAA077 - Apr 13, 17:10 UTCApr 13, 17:45 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SAA076 - Apr 13, 13:25 UTCApr 13, 14:00 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SAA023 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:10 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SAA023 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 12:10 UTC3h 50m
2026-04-13 SAA189 - Apr 13, 04:40 UTCApr 13, 05:10 UTC30m
2026-04-12 SAA077 - Apr 12, 17:40 UTCApr 12, 18:05 UTC25m

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

Mode-S 00AF60 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 00AF60?
00AF60 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to South Africa. Assigned to ZS-SZC.
Where is Mode-S 00AF60 registered?
Mode-S code 00AF60 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 00AF60 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 19h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 00AF60, octal 00127540, decimal 44,896.
What flights does 00AF60 operate?
Mode-S 00AF60 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including SAA077, SAA023, SAA189, SAA188, SAA076.