sensors Mode-S transponder

405BFC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

Currently assigned to G-YMMS · BOEING 777-200

Hex
405BFC
Octal
20055774
Decimal
4,217,852
Country
GB
Tail
G-YMMS
Type
B772
Photo of G-YMMS
Broadcasting now · callsign BAW138 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
GB
Last broadcast
15h ago

Current position

405BFC is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 405BFC 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
BAW143 - 4 2026-04-13
BAW138 - 3 2026-04-13
BAW142 British Airways 2 2026-04-14
BAW139 British Airways 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 BAW139 LHR → BOM Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-14 BAW142 DEL → LHR Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:30 UTC15m
2026-04-13 BAW142 DEL → LHR Apr 13, 20:30 UTCApr 13, 21:05 UTC35m
2026-04-13 BAW143 - Apr 13, 17:20 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC40m
2026-04-13 BAW143 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 14:30 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 BAW143 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 14:30 UTC2h 35m
2026-04-13 BAW143 - Apr 13, 09:55 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 BAW138 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:20 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 BAW138 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 06:20 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 BAW138 - Apr 13, 01:10 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC3h 5m

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 G-YMMS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 405BFC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 405BFC?
405BFC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom. Assigned to G-YMMS.
Where is Mode-S 405BFC registered?
Mode-S code 405BFC 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 405BFC broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 405BFC is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 405BFC, octal 20055774, decimal 4,217,852.
What flights does 405BFC operate?
Mode-S 405BFC has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including BAW143, BAW138, BAW142, BAW139.