sensors Mode-S transponder

3D4973

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Germany

Currently assigned to D-FABJ · PILATUS PC-12

Hex
3D4973
Octal
17244563
Decimal
4,016,499
Country
DE
Tail
D-FABJ
Type
PC12
No current signal · last broadcast 15h ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
DE
Last broadcast
15h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 3D4973.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 3D4973 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
DFABJ - 7 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 DFABJ - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 10:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-14 DFABJ - Apr 14, 08:50 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 DFABJ - Apr 13, 17:25 UTCApr 13, 18:15 UTC50m
2026-04-13 DFABJ - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 08:10 UTC15m
2026-04-13 DFABJ - Apr 13, 07:15 UTCApr 13, 08:10 UTC55m
2026-04-13 DFABJ - Apr 13, 07:00 UTCApr 13, 07:05 UTC5m
2026-04-13 DFABJ DUS → LEJ Apr 13, 06:00 UTCApr 13, 06:55 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-FABJ page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 3D4973 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 3D4973?
3D4973 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Germany. Assigned to D-FABJ.
Where is Mode-S 3D4973 registered?
Mode-S code 3D4973 is allocated to Germany (DE). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 3D4973 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 15h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 3D4973, octal 17244563, decimal 4,016,499.
What flights does 3D4973 operate?
Mode-S 3D4973 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including DFABJ.