sensors Mode-S transponder

00B1F4

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to South Africa

Currently assigned to ZS-SXF · AIRBUS A-340-300

Hex
00B1F4
Octal
00130764
Decimal
45,556
Country
ZA
Tail
ZS-SXF
Type
A343
Broadcasting now · callsign SAA280 · 2,975 ft
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
ZA
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

00B1F4 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 00B1F4 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SAA280 South African Airways 3 2026-04-13
SAA281 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SAA281 - Apr 13, 17:50 UTCApr 13, 18:25 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SAA280 JNB → PER Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:25 UTC5m
2026-04-13 SAA280 JNB → PER Apr 13, 03:50 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC25m
2026-04-12 SAA280 JNB → PER Apr 12, 19:10 UTCApr 12, 19:25 UTC15m

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

Mode-S 00B1F4 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 00B1F4?
00B1F4 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to South Africa. Assigned to ZS-SXF.
Where is Mode-S 00B1F4 registered?
Mode-S code 00B1F4 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 00B1F4 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 00B1F4 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 00B1F4, octal 00130764, decimal 45,556.
What flights does 00B1F4 operate?
Mode-S 00B1F4 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including SAA280, SAA281.