sensors Mode-S transponder

3CFAFB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Germany

Currently assigned to D-CWIT · CESSNA 525C Citation CJ4

Hex
3CFAFB
Octal
17175373
Decimal
3,996,411
Country
DE
Tail
D-CWIT
Type
C25C
Broadcasting now · callsign DCWIT · 45,000 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
DE
Last broadcast
10m ago

Current position

3CFAFB is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 3CFAFB 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
DCWIT - 7 2026-04-23

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-23 DCWIT - Apr 23, 13:55 UTCApr 23, 14:45 UTC50m
2026-04-23 DCWIT - Apr 23, 10:55 UTCApr 23, 12:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-23 DCWIT - Apr 23, 09:25 UTCApr 23, 10:10 UTC45m
2026-04-23 DCWIT - Apr 23, 07:30 UTCApr 23, 08:55 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-23 DCWIT - Apr 23, 04:55 UTCApr 23, 06:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-17 DCWIT - Apr 17, 07:20 UTCApr 17, 08:10 UTC50m
2026-04-17 DCWIT - Apr 17, 05:20 UTCApr 17, 06:20 UTC1h 0m

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

Mode-S 3CFAFB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 3CFAFB?
3CFAFB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Germany. Assigned to D-CWIT.
Where is Mode-S 3CFAFB registered?
Mode-S code 3CFAFB is allocated to Germany (DE). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 3CFAFB broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 3CFAFB is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 3CFAFB, octal 17175373, decimal 3,996,411.
What flights does 3CFAFB operate?
Mode-S 3CFAFB has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including DCWIT.