sensors Mode-S transponder

4246B5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

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

Hex
4246B5
Octal
20443265
Decimal
4,343,477
Country
GB
Tail
VP-BBK
Type
A20N
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
GB
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 4246B5.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4246B5 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AHY107 Azerbaijan Airlines 4 2026-04-13
AHY108 - 3 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 AHY108 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 15:45 UTC3h 25m
2026-04-13 AHY108 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 15:45 UTC3h 50m
2026-04-13 AHY108 - Apr 13, 11:00 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 AHY107 GYD → LGW Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 09:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 AHY107 GYD → LGW Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 09:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 AHY107 GYD → LGW Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 AHY107 GYD → LGW Apr 13, 03:50 UTCApr 13, 04:15 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-BBK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 4246B5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4246B5?
4246B5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom. Assigned to VP-BBK.
Where is Mode-S 4246B5 registered?
Mode-S code 4246B5 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 4246B5 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4246B5, octal 20443265, decimal 4,343,477.
What flights does 4246B5 operate?
Mode-S 4246B5 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including AHY107, AHY108.