sensors Mode-S transponder

424C8C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

Currently assigned to M-ABSU · BOMBARDIER BD-100 Challenger 350

Hex
424C8C
Octal
20446214
Decimal
4,344,972
Country
GB
Tail
M-ABSU
Type
CL35
Broadcasting now · callsign MABSU · 45,025 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
GB
Last broadcast
18h ago

Current position

424C8C is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 424C8C 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
MABSU - 11 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 MABSU - Apr 14, 07:30 UTCApr 14, 08:25 UTC55m
2026-04-13 MABSU - Apr 13, 20:05 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC5m
2026-04-13 MABSU - Apr 13, 17:25 UTCApr 13, 19:25 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 MABSU - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:20 UTC30m
2026-04-13 MABSU - Apr 13, 14:40 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 MABSU TRS → BGY Apr 13, 10:30 UTCApr 13, 11:10 UTC40m
2026-04-13 MABSU - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 09:20 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 MABSU - Apr 13, 07:45 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC30m
2026-04-13 MABSU - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:25 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 MABSU - Apr 13, 04:10 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC5m
2026-04-13 MABSU - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 02:30 UTC2h 10m

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 M-ABSU page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 424C8C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 424C8C?
424C8C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom. Assigned to M-ABSU.
Where is Mode-S 424C8C registered?
Mode-S code 424C8C 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 424C8C broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 424C8C is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 424C8C, octal 20446214, decimal 4,344,972.
What flights does 424C8C operate?
Mode-S 424C8C has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including MABSU.