sensors Mode-S transponder

407979

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

Currently assigned to G-ZBLC · BOEING 787-10 Dreamliner

Hex
407979
Octal
20074571
Decimal
4,225,401
Country
GB
Tail
G-ZBLC
Type
B78X
Broadcasting now · callsign BAW26V · 38,475 ft
Flights observed
164
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
GB
Last broadcast
6h ago

Current position

407979 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 407979 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
BAW37J - 10 2026-07-11
BAW20R - 10 2026-06-29
BAW18A - 10 2026-07-12
BAW71K - 8 2026-07-13
BAW2PD - 8 2026-06-29
BAW26V - 8 2026-07-14
BAW5CA British Airways 7 2026-07-06
BAW225Y - 7 2026-07-12
BAW224U - 7 2026-07-13
BAW9ZY - 6 2026-07-06
BAW8K - 6 2026-07-06
BAW81V - 6 2026-06-24
BAW4EA - 6 2026-06-28
BAW26E - 6 2026-06-24
BAW193 - 6 2026-07-05
BAW99 British Airways 5 2026-06-12
BAW49N - 5 2026-07-05
BAW189 - 5 2026-07-04
BAW98T - 4 2026-06-13
BAW74X - 4 2026-06-22

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-14 BAW26V - Jul 14, 03:10 UTCJul 14, 05:15 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-13 BAW71K - Jul 13, 15:35 UTCJul 14, 01:10 UTC9h 35m
2026-07-13 BAW224U MSY → LHR Jul 13, 03:25 UTCJul 13, 12:00 UTC8h 35m
2026-07-12 BAW225Y LHR → MSY Jul 12, 16:25 UTCJul 13, 01:15 UTC8h 50m
2026-07-12 BAW18A JFK → LHR Jul 12, 04:25 UTCJul 12, 10:35 UTC6h 10m
2026-07-11 BAW37J - Jul 11, 18:45 UTCJul 12, 01:35 UTC6h 50m
2026-07-11 BAW18A JFK → LHR Jul 11, 03:40 UTCJul 11, 09:50 UTC6h 10m
2026-07-10 BAW37J - Jul 10, 17:45 UTCJul 11, 00:50 UTC7h 5m
2026-07-06 BAW5CA YYZ → LHR Jul 6, 22:35 UTCJul 7, 05:05 UTC6h 30m
2026-07-06 BAW9ZY - Jul 6, 13:05 UTCJul 6, 20:10 UTC7h 5m
2026-07-06 BAW8K DFW → LHR Jul 6, 01:05 UTCJul 6, 09:25 UTC8h 20m
2026-07-05 BAW193 - Jul 5, 12:20 UTCJul 5, 21:50 UTC9h 30m
2026-07-05 BAW49N EWR → LHR Jul 5, 02:25 UTCJul 5, 08:35 UTC6h 10m
2026-07-04 BAW189 - Jul 4, 16:40 UTCJul 5, 00:00 UTC7h 20m
2026-07-04 BAW224U MSY → LHR Jul 4, 03:05 UTCJul 4, 11:15 UTC8h 10m
2026-07-03 BAW225Y LHR → MSY Jul 3, 21:20 UTCJul 4, 00:50 UTC3h 30m
2026-07-03 BAW225Y LHR → MSY Jul 3, 15:35 UTCJul 3, 21:15 UTC5h 40m
2026-07-03 BAW34N - Jul 3, 02:55 UTCJul 3, 10:50 UTC7h 55m
2026-07-02 BAW5E - Jul 2, 15:10 UTCJul 3, 00:00 UTC8h 50m
2026-07-01 BAW8K DFW → LHR Jul 1, 02:45 UTCJul 1, 11:10 UTC8h 25m
2026-06-30 BAW193 - Jun 30, 14:40 UTCJul 1, 00:00 UTC9h 20m
2026-06-29 BAW20R - Jun 29, 22:44 UTCJun 30, 05:50 UTC7h 6m
2026-06-29 BAW2PD - Jun 29, 10:40 UTCJun 29, 18:25 UTC7h 45m
2026-06-28 BAW4EA SEA → LHR Jun 28, 20:50 UTCJun 29, 05:40 UTC8h 50m
2026-06-28 BAW5WB - Jun 28, 09:20 UTCJun 28, 17:55 UTC8h 35m
2026-06-27 BAW5CA YYZ → LHR Jun 27, 23:34 UTCJun 28, 05:45 UTC6h 10m
2026-06-27 BAW9ZY - Jun 27, 14:25 UTCJun 27, 21:10 UTC6h 45m
2026-06-27 BAW70Q - Jun 27, 02:09 UTCJun 27, 09:09 UTC7h 0m
2026-06-26 BAW171 LHR → PIT Jun 26, 16:20 UTCJun 26, 23:34 UTC7h 15m
2026-06-26 BAW26V PDX → LHR Jun 26, 02:34 UTCJun 26, 11:45 UTC9h 10m
2026-06-25 BAW71K - Jun 25, 15:15 UTCJun 26, 00:24 UTC9h 10m
2026-06-24 BAW81V - Jun 24, 20:40 UTCJun 25, 05:15 UTC8h 35m
2026-06-24 BAW26E - Jun 24, 08:35 UTCJun 24, 17:50 UTC9h 15m
2026-06-23 BAW81V - Jun 23, 20:40 UTCJun 24, 05:15 UTC8h 35m
2026-06-23 BAW26E - Jun 23, 08:45 UTCJun 23, 18:10 UTC9h 25m
2026-06-22 BAW74X - Jun 22, 12:54 UTCJun 23, 04:29 UTC15h 35m
2026-06-22 BAW49N EWR → LHR Jun 22, 01:44 UTCJun 22, 08:04 UTC6h 20m
2026-06-21 BAW189 - Jun 21, 16:14 UTCJun 21, 23:10 UTC6h 55m
2026-06-21 BAW224U - Jun 21, 04:34 UTCJun 21, 10:49 UTC6h 15m
2026-06-21 BAW224U - Jun 21, 03:00 UTCJun 21, 04:30 UTC1h 30m
2026-06-20 BAW225Y LHR → MSY Jun 20, 15:19 UTCJun 21, 00:25 UTC9h 5m
2026-06-20 BAW224U MSY → LHR Jun 20, 03:24 UTCJun 20, 11:14 UTC7h 50m
2026-06-19 BAW225Y LHR → MSY Jun 19, 15:44 UTCJun 20, 00:59 UTC9h 15m
2026-06-19 BAW18A JFK → LHR Jun 19, 03:39 UTCJun 19, 09:44 UTC6h 5m
2026-06-18 BAW37J LHR → JFK Jun 18, 17:40 UTCJun 19, 00:29 UTC6h 49m
2026-06-16 BAW5CA YYZ → LHR Jun 16, 22:35 UTCJun 17, 05:10 UTC6h 35m
2026-06-16 BAW9ZY - Jun 16, 12:45 UTCJun 16, 19:40 UTC6h 55m
2026-06-16 BAW9EW YUL → LHR Jun 16, 02:24 UTCJun 16, 08:20 UTC5h 55m
2026-06-15 BAW6NC - Jun 15, 17:50 UTCJun 16, 00:15 UTC6h 25m
2026-06-15 BAW18A JFK → LHR Jun 15, 03:55 UTCJun 15, 10:05 UTC6h 10m

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

Mode-S 407979 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 407979?
407979 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom. Assigned to G-ZBLC.
Where is Mode-S 407979 registered?
Mode-S code 407979 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 407979 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 407979 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 407979, octal 20074571, decimal 4,225,401.
What flights does 407979 operate?
Mode-S 407979 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including BAW37J, BAW20R, BAW18A, BAW71K, BAW2PD.