sensors Mode-S transponder

4002AC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

Currently assigned to VP-CWZ · GULFSTREAM 5

Hex
4002AC
Octal
20001254
Decimal
4,194,988
Country
GB
Tail
VP-CWZ
Type
GLF5
No current signal · last broadcast 19h ago
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
GB
Last broadcast
19h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 4002AC.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4002AC falls within the block assigned to United Kingdom (GB) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in United Kingdom 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
VPCWZ - 2 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 VPCWZ - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 10:25 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-14 VPCWZ - Apr 14, 08:20 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC45m

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 VP-CWZ page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 4002AC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4002AC?
4002AC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom. Assigned to VP-CWZ.
Where is Mode-S 4002AC registered?
Mode-S code 4002AC is allocated to United Kingdom (GB). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 4002AC broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 19h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4002AC, octal 20001254, decimal 4,194,988.
What flights does 4002AC operate?
Mode-S 4002AC has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including VPCWZ.