sensors Mode-S transponder

4243FA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

Currently assigned to VQ-BWY · BOEING 747-8

Hex
4243FA
Octal
20441772
Decimal
4,342,778
Country
GB
Tail
VQ-BWY
Type
B748
No current signal · last broadcast 17h ago
Flights observed
94
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
GB
Last broadcast
17h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 4243FA.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4243FA 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
AZG5721 Sakaviaservice 10 2026-05-26
AZG5789 Sakaviaservice 8 2026-05-27
AZG4862 Sakaviaservice 6 2026-04-13
AZG1647 Sakaviaservice 5 2026-05-09
AZG5722 Sakaviaservice 4 2026-05-26
AZG997 - 3 2026-04-18
AZG692 Sakaviaservice 3 2026-04-24
AZG647 Sakaviaservice 3 2026-05-10
AZG634 - 3 2026-04-15
AZG633 - 3 2026-04-15
AZG785 Sakaviaservice 2 2026-04-30
AZG784 Sakaviaservice 2 2026-04-30
AZG712 Sakaviaservice 2 2026-05-25
AZG711 - 2 2026-05-24
AZG648 Sakaviaservice 2 2026-05-11
AZG3823 - 2 2026-05-28
AZG3321 Sakaviaservice 2 2026-05-24
AZG1648 Sakaviaservice 2 2026-05-10
AZG147 - 2 2026-04-14
AZG998 Sakaviaservice 1 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-29 AZG1224 - May 29, 09:50 UTCMay 29, 11:35 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-29 AZG1223 JFK → IST May 29, 03:50 UTCMay 29, 06:15 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-28 AZG3823 - May 28, 11:10 UTCMay 29, 01:15 UTC14h 5m
2026-05-28 AZG923 HKG → GYD May 28, 08:45 UTCMay 28, 09:05 UTC20m
2026-05-28 AZG1922 DMM → FRU May 28, 05:25 UTCMay 28, 06:00 UTC35m
2026-05-27 AZG5789 IAH → HHN May 27, 13:55 UTCMay 28, 03:05 UTC13h 10m
2026-05-27 AZG5789 IAH → HHN May 27, 02:59 UTCMay 27, 12:10 UTC9h 10m
2026-05-26 AZG5722 JFK → HHN May 26, 21:44 UTCMay 26, 23:19 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-26 AZG5721 GYD → GYD May 26, 10:25 UTCMay 26, 19:20 UTC8h 55m
2026-05-26 AZG5721 GYD → GYD May 26, 01:40 UTCMay 26, 08:24 UTC6h 45m
2026-05-25 AZG712 LGG → GYD May 25, 17:40 UTCMay 25, 21:45 UTC4h 4m
2026-05-24 AZG711 - May 24, 21:10 UTCMay 25, 13:20 UTC16h 10m
2026-05-24 AZG624 - May 24, 13:10 UTCMay 24, 18:25 UTC5h 15m
2026-05-24 AZG3321 GYD → BOM May 24, 09:05 UTCMay 24, 09:15 UTC10m
2026-05-24 AZG3321 GYD → BOM May 24, 08:05 UTCMay 24, 08:15 UTC10m
2026-05-19 AZG1406 - May 19, 02:00 UTCMay 19, 16:30 UTC14h 30m
2026-05-18 AZG1405 BUD → IST May 18, 19:50 UTCMay 18, 23:05 UTC3h 15m
2026-05-18 AZG9933 GYD → MAD May 18, 11:40 UTCMay 18, 17:10 UTC5h 30m
2026-05-17 AZG3220 - May 17, 04:40 UTCMay 17, 05:10 UTC30m
2026-05-16 AZG3219 GYD → DEL May 16, 22:15 UTCMay 16, 23:00 UTC45m
2026-05-15 AZG122 - May 15, 08:55 UTCMay 15, 09:10 UTC15m
2026-05-15 AZG121 - May 15, 05:35 UTCMay 15, 05:50 UTC15m
2026-05-14 AZG3824 - May 14, 14:50 UTCMay 14, 18:35 UTC3h 45m
2026-05-14 AZG3823 - May 14, 01:15 UTCMay 14, 11:35 UTC10h 20m
2026-05-13 AZG5789 IAH → HHN May 13, 10:50 UTCMay 13, 22:05 UTC11h 15m
2026-05-12 AZG5789 IAH → HHN May 12, 22:25 UTCMay 13, 07:30 UTC9h 5m
2026-05-12 AZG5722 JFK → HHN May 12, 16:55 UTCMay 12, 18:30 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-12 AZG5721 GYD → GYD May 12, 05:15 UTCMay 12, 14:05 UTC8h 50m
2026-05-12 AZG5721 GYD → GYD May 12, 02:45 UTCMay 12, 03:10 UTC25m
2026-05-11 AZG5721 GYD → GYD May 11, 20:25 UTCMay 11, 22:35 UTC2h 9m
2026-05-11 AZG648 HKG → HKG May 11, 07:55 UTCMay 11, 08:15 UTC20m
2026-05-10 AZG647 DMM → HKG May 10, 15:24 UTCMay 11, 05:00 UTC13h 36m
2026-05-10 AZG1648 HKG → GYD May 10, 03:45 UTCMay 10, 04:00 UTC15m
2026-05-09 AZG1647 ALA → HKG May 9, 23:20 UTCMay 9, 23:55 UTC35m
2026-05-09 AZG1647 ALA → HKG May 9, 18:20 UTCMay 9, 21:30 UTC3h 10m
2026-05-07 AZG3234 HHN → GYD May 7, 03:30 UTCMay 7, 07:20 UTC3h 50m
2026-05-06 AZG3233 - May 6, 19:30 UTCMay 6, 23:45 UTC4h 15m
2026-05-06 AZG1148 HKG → HKG May 6, 07:25 UTCMay 6, 07:40 UTC15m
2026-05-06 AZG1246 - May 6, 03:05 UTCMay 6, 03:35 UTC30m
2026-05-05 AZG5789 IAH → HHN May 5, 11:55 UTCMay 6, 00:55 UTC13h 0m
2026-05-05 AZG5789 IAH → HHN May 5, 00:30 UTCMay 5, 10:10 UTC9h 40m
2026-05-04 AZG5722 JFK → HHN May 4, 18:25 UTCMay 4, 20:05 UTC1h 41m
2026-05-04 AZG5721 GYD → GYD May 4, 06:20 UTCMay 4, 15:10 UTC8h 50m
2026-05-04 AZG5721 GYD → GYD May 4, 03:49 UTCMay 4, 04:20 UTC30m
2026-05-03 AZG5721 GYD → GYD May 3, 11:05 UTCMay 4, 02:35 UTC15h 30m
2026-05-03 AZG1647 ALA → HKG May 3, 07:10 UTCMay 3, 07:45 UTC35m
2026-05-02 AZG3287 - May 2, 15:15 UTCMay 3, 05:05 UTC13h 49m
2026-05-02 AZG3237 - May 2, 07:50 UTCMay 2, 12:00 UTC4h 10m
2026-05-01 AZG1923 HKG → HKG May 1, 19:45 UTCMay 1, 20:05 UTC20m
2026-05-01 AZG691 - May 1, 16:00 UTCMay 1, 16:20 UTC20m

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 VQ-BWY page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 4243FA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4243FA?
4243FA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom. Assigned to VQ-BWY.
Where is Mode-S 4243FA registered?
Mode-S code 4243FA 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 4243FA broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 17h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4243FA, octal 20441772, decimal 4,342,778.
What flights does 4243FA operate?
Mode-S 4243FA has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including AZG5721, AZG5789, AZG4862, AZG1647, AZG5722.