sensors Mode-S transponder

4246B3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

Currently assigned to VP-BAU · BOEING 777-200LR

Hex
4246B3
Octal
20443263
Decimal
4,343,475
Country
GB
Tail
VP-BAU
Type
B77L
Broadcasting now · callsign AZG6118 · 26,350 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
GB
Last broadcast
18h ago

Current position

4246B3 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4246B3 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AZG903 - 3 2026-04-13
AZG904 - 2 2026-04-13
AZG534 - 2 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 AZG534 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 07:45 UTC35m
2026-04-14 AZG534 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 AZG904 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 09:55 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 AZG904 - Apr 13, 08:00 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC15m
2026-04-13 AZG903 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 AZG903 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 05:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 AZG903 - Apr 13, 03:10 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC1h 5m

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 VP-BAU page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 4246B3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4246B3?
4246B3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom. Assigned to VP-BAU.
Where is Mode-S 4246B3 registered?
Mode-S code 4246B3 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 4246B3 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 4246B3 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4246B3, octal 20443263, decimal 4,343,475.
What flights does 4246B3 operate?
Mode-S 4246B3 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including AZG903, AZG904, AZG534.