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407DC5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

Currently assigned to G-VTOM · AIRBUS A-330-900

Hex
407DC5
Octal
20076705
Decimal
4,226,501
Country
GB
Tail
G-VTOM
Type
A339
Broadcasting now · callsign VIR138M · 27,200 ft
Flights observed
148
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
GB
Last broadcast
Jul 20, 13:30 UTC

Current position

407DC5 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 407DC5 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
VIR138M Virgin Atlantic Airways 16 2026-05-30
VIR137Y Virgin Atlantic Airways 13 2026-05-29
VIR9J - 11 2026-06-30
VIR106F Virgin Atlantic Airways 11 2026-07-18
VIR105 - 11 2026-07-17
VIR58N - 9 2026-07-09
VIR157L Virgin Atlantic Airways 9 2026-07-08
VIR10H - 7 2026-07-01
VIR4C Virgin Atlantic Airways 5 2026-05-26
VIR46K - 5 2026-06-26
VIR3N - 5 2026-07-01
VIR166G Virgin Atlantic Airways 5 2026-05-17
VIR165 Virgin Atlantic Airways 5 2026-05-30
VIR130C - 3 2026-07-17
VIR129R - 3 2026-07-16
VIR6J Virgin Atlantic Airways 2 2026-05-21
VIR5C Virgin Atlantic Airways 2 2026-05-21
VIR48WE - 2 2026-07-16
VIR47GH - 2 2026-07-15
VIR22Q Virgin Atlantic Airways 2 2026-07-20

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-20 VIR842P LAX → LHR Jul 20, 12:20 UTCJul 20, 13:25 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-20 VIR22Q IAD → LHR Jul 20, 03:20 UTCJul 20, 10:15 UTC6h 55m
2026-07-19 VIR21K LHR → IAD Jul 19, 17:35 UTCJul 20, 01:20 UTC7h 45m
2026-07-19 VIR142 LAX → LHR Jul 19, 03:25 UTCJul 19, 13:50 UTC10h 25m
2026-07-18 VIR141 - Jul 18, 14:10 UTCJul 19, 00:50 UTC10h 40m
2026-07-18 VIR106F SEA → LHR Jul 18, 01:45 UTCJul 18, 10:35 UTC8h 51m
2026-07-17 VIR105 LHR → SEA Jul 17, 11:20 UTCJul 17, 20:50 UTC9h 30m
2026-07-17 VIR130C TPA → LHR Jul 17, 00:35 UTCJul 17, 08:59 UTC8h 25m
2026-07-16 VIR129R - Jul 16, 12:49 UTCJul 16, 21:45 UTC8h 55m
2026-07-16 VIR48WE YYZ → LHR Jul 16, 03:20 UTCJul 16, 10:15 UTC6h 55m
2026-07-15 VIR47GH - Jul 15, 17:15 UTCJul 16, 00:15 UTC7h 0m
2026-07-15 VIR142 LAX → LHR Jul 15, 03:20 UTCJul 15, 13:45 UTC10h 25m
2026-07-14 VIR141 - Jul 14, 14:20 UTCJul 15, 01:00 UTC10h 39m
2026-07-14 VIR106F SEA → LHR Jul 14, 01:35 UTCJul 14, 10:35 UTC9h 0m
2026-07-13 VIR105 - Jul 13, 12:25 UTCJul 13, 22:00 UTC9h 35m
2026-07-13 VIR48WE YYZ → LHR Jul 13, 02:55 UTCJul 13, 09:50 UTC6h 55m
2026-07-12 VIR47GH - Jul 12, 17:30 UTCJul 13, 00:30 UTC7h 0m
2026-07-12 VIR106F SEA → LHR Jul 12, 02:30 UTCJul 12, 11:20 UTC8h 50m
2026-07-11 VIR105 LHR → SEA Jul 11, 12:55 UTCJul 11, 22:30 UTC9h 35m
2026-07-11 VIR22Q IAD → LHR Jul 11, 03:40 UTCJul 11, 10:20 UTC6h 40m
2026-07-10 VIR21K - Jul 10, 17:50 UTCJul 11, 01:35 UTC7h 45m
2026-07-09 VIR58N BOS → LHR Jul 9, 01:55 UTCJul 9, 08:40 UTC6h 45m
2026-07-08 VIR157L LHR → BOS Jul 8, 15:30 UTCJul 8, 22:35 UTC7h 5m
2026-07-08 VIR106F SEA → LHR Jul 8, 01:35 UTCJul 8, 11:10 UTC9h 35m
2026-07-07 VIR105 - Jul 7, 11:30 UTCJul 7, 22:30 UTC11h 0m
2026-07-07 VIR58N - Jul 7, 02:00 UTCJul 7, 09:00 UTC7h 0m
2026-07-06 VIR157L LHR → BOS Jul 6, 15:40 UTCJul 6, 22:50 UTC7h 10m
2026-07-06 VIR106F - Jul 6, 01:40 UTCJul 6, 11:25 UTC9h 45m
2026-07-05 VIR105 - Jul 5, 11:10 UTCJul 5, 22:05 UTC10h 55m
2026-07-05 VIR58N - Jul 5, 02:15 UTCJul 5, 09:00 UTC6h 45m
2026-07-04 VIR157L LHR → BOS Jul 4, 15:35 UTCJul 4, 23:35 UTC8h 0m
2026-07-04 VIR130C TPA → LHR Jul 4, 00:45 UTCJul 4, 09:30 UTC8h 45m
2026-07-03 VIR129R LHR → TPA Jul 3, 12:20 UTCJul 3, 22:10 UTC9h 50m
2026-07-03 VIR154 JFK → LHR Jul 3, 02:25 UTCJul 3, 09:20 UTC6h 55m
2026-07-02 VIR153 LHR → JFK Jul 2, 15:20 UTCJul 2, 23:15 UTC7h 55m
2026-07-01 VIR10H JFK → LHR Jul 1, 23:00 UTCJul 2, 06:00 UTC7h 0m
2026-07-01 VIR3N LHR → JFK Jul 1, 09:40 UTCJul 1, 17:20 UTC7h 40m
2026-07-01 VIR10H - Jul 1, 00:05 UTCJul 1, 07:20 UTC7h 15m
2026-06-30 VIR9J - Jun 30, 11:05 UTCJun 30, 18:25 UTC7h 20m
2026-06-29 VIR10H JFK → LHR Jun 29, 23:49 UTCJun 30, 07:15 UTC7h 26m
2026-06-29 VIR3N - Jun 29, 07:44 UTCJun 29, 15:00 UTC7h 15m
2026-06-27 VIR411Y - Jun 27, 21:55 UTCJun 28, 14:34 UTC16h 40m
2026-06-26 VIR46K JFK → LHR Jun 26, 23:34 UTCJun 27, 06:44 UTC7h 10m
2026-06-26 VIR9J - Jun 26, 11:30 UTCJun 26, 19:14 UTC7h 45m
2026-06-25 VIR10H - Jun 25, 23:34 UTCJun 26, 06:35 UTC7h 0m
2026-06-25 VIR3N LHR → JFK Jun 25, 08:04 UTCJun 25, 15:40 UTC7h 35m
2026-06-21 VIR839P - Jun 21, 11:49 UTCJun 21, 12:49 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-30 VIR165 LHR → MBJ May 30, 19:55 UTCMay 30, 20:25 UTC30m
2026-05-30 VIR165 LHR → MBJ May 30, 15:30 UTCMay 30, 16:45 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-30 VIR138M JFK → LHR May 30, 04:00 UTCMay 30, 10:20 UTC6h 20m

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.

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Mode-S 407DC5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 407DC5?
407DC5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom. Assigned to G-VTOM.
Where is Mode-S 407DC5 registered?
Mode-S code 407DC5 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 407DC5 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 407DC5 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 407DC5, octal 20076705, decimal 4,226,501.
What flights does 407DC5 operate?
Mode-S 407DC5 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including VIR138M, VIR137Y, VIR9J, VIR106F, VIR105.