sensors Mode-S transponder

424CB5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Kingdom

Hex
424CB5
Octal
20446265
Decimal
4,345,013
Country
GB
Broadcasting now · callsign MBRAD · 13,000 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
GB
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

424CB5 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 424CB5 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
MBRAD - 5 2026-06-12

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-06-12 MBRAD - Jun 12, 13:45 UTCJun 12, 15:15 UTC1h 30m
2026-06-12 MBRAD - Jun 12, 08:45 UTCJun 12, 11:40 UTC2h 55m
2026-06-11 MBRAD - Jun 11, 08:35 UTCJun 11, 11:30 UTC2h 55m
2026-06-09 MBRAD - Jun 9, 09:00 UTCJun 9, 09:20 UTC20m
2026-06-08 MBRAD - Jun 8, 14:00 UTCJun 8, 14:15 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.

Mode-S 424CB5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 424CB5?
424CB5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Kingdom.
Where is Mode-S 424CB5 registered?
Mode-S code 424CB5 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 424CB5 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 424CB5 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 424CB5, octal 20446265, decimal 4,345,013.
What flights does 424CB5 operate?
Mode-S 424CB5 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including MBRAD.