sensors Mode-S transponder

424501

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

Currently assigned to VQ-BHF · BOEING 737-800

Hex
424501
Octal
20442401
Decimal
4,343,041
Country
GB
Tail
VQ-BHF
Type
B738
No current signal · last broadcast 13h ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
GB
Last broadcast
13h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 424501.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 424501 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SMR331 - 1 2026-04-13
SMR231 - 1 2026-04-12
SMR214 - 1 2026-04-13
SMR213 Somon Air 1 2026-04-13
SMR209 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SMR209 - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 09:30 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SMR331 - Apr 13, 21:45 UTCApr 13, 22:20 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SMR214 - Apr 13, 10:05 UTCApr 13, 11:35 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 SMR213 DYU → KJA Apr 13, 06:00 UTCApr 13, 07:20 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-12 SMR231 - Apr 12, 19:10 UTCApr 12, 20:10 UTC1h 0m

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

Mode-S 424501 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 424501?
424501 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom. Assigned to VQ-BHF.
Where is Mode-S 424501 registered?
Mode-S code 424501 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 424501 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 13h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 424501, octal 20442401, decimal 4,343,041.
What flights does 424501 operate?
Mode-S 424501 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including SMR331, SMR231, SMR214, SMR213, SMR209.