sensors Mode-S transponder

3C00AF

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Germany

Currently assigned to D-APGS · AIRBUS A-319

Hex
3C00AF
Octal
17000257
Decimal
3,932,335
Country
DE
Tail
D-APGS
Type
A319
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No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
DE
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 3C00AF.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 3C00AF falls within the block assigned to Germany (DE) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Germany 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
KAY51 - 3 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 KAY51 VNY → LAX Apr 13, 19:30 UTCApr 13, 19:45 UTC15m
2026-04-13 KAY51 SJC → VNY Apr 13, 17:05 UTCApr 13, 17:55 UTC50m
2026-04-12 KAY51 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:10 UTC55m

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 D-APGS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 3C00AF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 3C00AF?
3C00AF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Germany. Assigned to D-APGS.
Where is Mode-S 3C00AF registered?
Mode-S code 3C00AF is allocated to Germany (DE). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 3C00AF 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 3C00AF, octal 17000257, decimal 3,932,335.
What flights does 3C00AF operate?
Mode-S 3C00AF has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including KAY51.