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406B48

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

Currently assigned to G-VAHH · BOEING 787-9 Dreamliner

Hex
406B48
Octal
20065510
Decimal
4,221,768
Country
GB
Tail
G-VAHH
Type
B789
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 26, 19:40 UTC
Flights observed
212
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
GB
Last broadcast
Jul 26, 19:40 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 406B48.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 406B48 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
VIR316 Virgin Atlantic Airways 13 2026-06-06
VIR317 Virgin Atlantic Airways 12 2026-06-06
VIR209 - 12 2026-06-25
VIR450 Virgin Atlantic Airways 9 2026-07-20
VIR42X Virgin Atlantic Airways 9 2026-07-26
VIR41R Virgin Atlantic Airways 9 2026-07-25
VIR156T Virgin Atlantic Airways 9 2026-07-22
VIR155M - 9 2026-07-21
VIR449 - 8 2026-07-19
VIR208 Virgin Atlantic Airways 8 2026-06-24
VIR142 - 8 2026-07-06
VIR141 - 8 2026-07-05
VIR118 Virgin Atlantic Airways 8 2026-05-31
VIR117F Virgin Atlantic Airways 8 2026-05-30
VIR26Q - 7 2026-07-19
VIR25B - 7 2026-07-18
VIR359 - 6 2026-07-14
VIR22Q - 6 2026-06-18
VIR21K - 6 2026-06-17
VIR355 Virgin Atlantic Airways 5 2026-07-25

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-26 VIR11B LHR → BOS Jul 26, 18:25 UTCJul 26, 19:40 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-26 VIR42X SFO → LHR Jul 26, 07:10 UTCJul 26, 16:05 UTC8h 55m
2026-07-25 VIR41R LHR → SFO Jul 25, 17:50 UTCJul 26, 04:25 UTC10h 35m
2026-07-25 VIR355 BOM → LHR Jul 25, 06:15 UTCJul 25, 15:30 UTC9h 15m
2026-07-24 VIR354 LHR → BOM Jul 24, 19:15 UTCJul 25, 03:45 UTC8h 30m
2026-07-24 VIR42X SFO → LHR Jul 24, 07:00 UTCJul 24, 16:05 UTC9h 5m
2026-07-23 VIR41R LHR → SFO Jul 23, 17:55 UTCJul 24, 04:30 UTC10h 35m
2026-07-23 VIR12E BOS → LHR Jul 23, 03:35 UTCJul 23, 09:25 UTC5h 50m
2026-07-22 VIR11B LHR → BOS Jul 22, 18:15 UTCJul 23, 00:45 UTC6h 30m
2026-07-22 VIR156T LAS → LHR Jul 22, 12:25 UTCJul 22, 15:00 UTC2h 35m
2026-07-21 VIR155M - Jul 21, 17:00 UTCJul 22, 03:05 UTC10h 5m
2026-07-20 VIR450 JNB → LHR Jul 20, 18:40 UTCJul 21, 05:05 UTC10h 24m
2026-07-19 VIR449 LHR → JNB Jul 19, 21:40 UTCJul 20, 08:15 UTC10h 35m
2026-07-19 VIR26Q JFK → LHR Jul 19, 12:30 UTCJul 19, 19:00 UTC6h 30m
2026-07-18 VIR25B - Jul 18, 21:00 UTCJul 19, 03:45 UTC6h 45m
2026-07-18 VIR26Q JFK → LHR Jul 18, 12:35 UTCJul 18, 18:45 UTC6h 10m
2026-07-17 VIR25B - Jul 17, 21:05 UTCJul 18, 03:45 UTC6h 41m
2026-07-17 VIR42X - Jul 17, 07:05 UTCJul 17, 16:34 UTC9h 30m
2026-07-16 VIR41R LHR → SFO Jul 16, 18:05 UTCJul 17, 04:39 UTC10h 35m
2026-07-16 VIR355 - Jul 16, 06:15 UTCJul 16, 15:30 UTC9h 15m
2026-07-15 VIR354 - Jul 15, 19:20 UTCJul 16, 04:00 UTC8h 40m
2026-07-15 VIR355 - Jul 15, 06:25 UTCJul 15, 15:30 UTC9h 5m
2026-07-14 VIR354 LHR → BOM Jul 14, 19:35 UTCJul 15, 04:05 UTC8h 29m
2026-07-14 VIR359 - Jul 14, 00:50 UTCJul 14, 08:25 UTC7h 35m
2026-07-13 VIR359 - Jul 13, 23:00 UTCJul 13, 23:20 UTC20m
2026-07-13 VIR358 - Jul 13, 12:00 UTCJul 13, 20:15 UTC8h 15m
2026-07-13 VIR359 - Jul 13, 00:55 UTCJul 13, 08:20 UTC7h 25m
2026-07-12 VIR359 - Jul 12, 23:05 UTCJul 12, 23:30 UTC25m
2026-07-12 VIR358 LHR → BOM Jul 12, 11:50 UTCJul 12, 19:55 UTC8h 5m
2026-07-11 VIR450 - Jul 11, 18:50 UTCJul 12, 05:20 UTC10h 30m
2026-07-10 VIR449 - Jul 10, 21:15 UTCJul 11, 07:15 UTC10h 0m
2026-07-10 VIR26Q JFK → LHR Jul 10, 12:40 UTCJul 10, 19:00 UTC6h 20m
2026-07-09 VIR25B - Jul 9, 21:35 UTCJul 10, 04:40 UTC7h 5m
2026-07-09 VIR26Q JFK → LHR Jul 9, 12:55 UTCJul 9, 19:15 UTC6h 20m
2026-07-08 VIR25B LHR → JFK Jul 8, 19:20 UTCJul 9, 02:20 UTC7h 0m
2026-07-08 VIR24M LAX → LHR Jul 8, 06:30 UTCJul 8, 16:00 UTC9h 30m
2026-07-07 VIR23X - Jul 7, 17:40 UTCJul 8, 04:10 UTC10h 30m
2026-07-07 VIR156T LAS → LHR Jul 7, 05:25 UTCJul 7, 14:40 UTC9h 15m
2026-07-06 VIR155M LHR → LAS Jul 6, 17:10 UTCJul 7, 03:20 UTC10h 10m
2026-07-06 VIR142 LAX → LHR Jul 6, 04:30 UTCJul 6, 14:15 UTC9h 45m
2026-07-05 VIR141 - Jul 5, 13:50 UTCJul 6, 00:35 UTC10h 45m
2026-07-04 VIR450 - Jul 4, 18:40 UTCJul 5, 05:15 UTC10h 35m
2026-07-03 VIR449 LHR → JNB Jul 3, 20:20 UTCJul 4, 06:40 UTC10h 20m
2026-07-03 VIR156T LAS → LHR Jul 3, 05:10 UTCJul 3, 14:10 UTC9h 0m
2026-07-02 VIR155M LHR → LAS Jul 2, 16:35 UTCJul 3, 02:40 UTC10h 5m
2026-07-02 VIR142 LAX → LHR Jul 2, 03:45 UTCJul 2, 12:55 UTC9h 10m
2026-07-01 VIR141 - Jul 1, 13:55 UTCJul 2, 00:25 UTC10h 30m
2026-06-30 VIR156T LAS → LHR Jun 30, 05:15 UTCJun 30, 14:15 UTC9h 0m
2026-06-29 VIR155M LHR → LAS Jun 29, 16:39 UTCJun 30, 02:25 UTC9h 46m
2026-06-29 VIR142 LAX → LHR Jun 29, 03:44 UTCJun 29, 13:09 UTC9h 25m

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

Mode-S 406B48 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 406B48?
406B48 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom. Assigned to G-VAHH.
Where is Mode-S 406B48 registered?
Mode-S code 406B48 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 406B48 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 26, 19:40 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 406B48, octal 20065510, decimal 4,221,768.
What flights does 406B48 operate?
Mode-S 406B48 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including VIR316, VIR317, VIR209, VIR450, VIR42X.