sensors Mode-S transponder

424C74

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

Currently assigned to VQ-BIN · BOEING 737 MAX 8

Hex
424C74
Octal
20446164
Decimal
4,344,948
Country
GB
Tail
VQ-BIN
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1h ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
GB
Last broadcast
1h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 424C74.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 424C74 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 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
MRBHF - 5 2026-05-15

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-15 MRBHF - May 15, 14:20 UTCMay 15, 15:50 UTC1h 29m
2026-05-13 MRBHF - May 13, 13:40 UTCMay 13, 15:40 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-13 MRBHF - May 13, 09:05 UTCMay 13, 09:25 UTC20m
2026-05-11 MRBHF - May 11, 14:25 UTCMay 11, 14:45 UTC20m
2026-05-11 MRBHF - May 11, 12:05 UTCMay 11, 12:20 UTC15m

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.

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Mode-S 424C74 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 424C74?
424C74 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom. Assigned to VQ-BIN.
Where is Mode-S 424C74 registered?
Mode-S code 424C74 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 424C74 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 424C74, octal 20446164, decimal 4,344,948.
What flights does 424C74 operate?
Mode-S 424C74 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including MRBHF.