sensors Mode-S transponder

00B231

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to South Africa

Currently assigned to ZS-SZO · AIRBUS A-320

Hex
00B231
Octal
00131061
Decimal
45,617
Country
ZA
Tail
ZS-SZO
Type
A320
No current signal · last broadcast 12h ago
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
ZA
Last broadcast
12h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 00B231.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 00B231 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SAA359 - 3 2026-04-13
SAA538 - 2 2026-04-13
SAA372 South African Airways 2 2026-04-13
SAA074 South African Airways 2 2026-04-14
SAA075 South African Airways 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SAA074 JNB → WDH Apr 14, 10:20 UTCApr 14, 10:50 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SAA372 CPT → JNB Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SAA372 CPT → JNB Apr 13, 18:30 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SAA359 - Apr 13, 16:55 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SAA359 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SAA359 - Apr 13, 15:40 UTCApr 13, 16:00 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SAA075 WDH → JNB Apr 13, 13:55 UTCApr 13, 14:40 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SAA074 - Apr 13, 10:25 UTCApr 13, 11:00 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SAA538 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 08:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SAA538 - Apr 13, 05:55 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC2h 20m

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

Mode-S 00B231 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 00B231?
00B231 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to South Africa. Assigned to ZS-SZO.
Where is Mode-S 00B231 registered?
Mode-S code 00B231 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 00B231 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 12h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 00B231, octal 00131061, decimal 45,617.
What flights does 00B231 operate?
Mode-S 00B231 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including SAA359, SAA538, SAA372, SAA074, SAA075.