sensors Mode-S transponder

4246B4

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

Currently assigned to VP-BAK · AIRBUS A-320neo

Hex
4246B4
Octal
20443264
Decimal
4,343,476
Country
GB
Tail
VP-BAK
Type
A20N
No current signal · last broadcast 15h ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
GB
Last broadcast
15h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 4246B4.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4246B4 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AHY045 - 2 2026-04-14
AHY8234 - 1 2026-04-13
AHY8233 - 1 2026-04-13
AHY8224 - 1 2026-04-13
AHY8223 Azerbaijan Airlines 1 2026-04-13
AHY046 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 AHY046 - Apr 14, 10:50 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC15m
2026-04-14 AHY045 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 08:35 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-14 AHY045 - Apr 14, 05:50 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 AHY8234 - Apr 13, 12:45 UTCApr 13, 13:15 UTC30m
2026-04-13 AHY8233 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 11:20 UTC3h 0m
2026-04-13 AHY8224 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 AHY8223 GYD → TBS Apr 13, 06:10 UTCApr 13, 06:35 UTC25m

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

Mode-S 4246B4 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4246B4?
4246B4 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom. Assigned to VP-BAK.
Where is Mode-S 4246B4 registered?
Mode-S code 4246B4 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 4246B4 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 15h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4246B4, octal 20443264, decimal 4,343,476.
What flights does 4246B4 operate?
Mode-S 4246B4 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including AHY045, AHY8234, AHY8233, AHY8224, AHY8223.