sensors Mode-S transponder

485B42

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Netherlands

Currently assigned to PH-BKA · BOEING 787-10 Dreamliner

Hex
485B42
Octal
22055502
Decimal
4,741,954
Country
NL
Tail
PH-BKA
Type
B78X
No current signal · last broadcast 12h ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
NL
Last broadcast
12h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 485B42.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 485B42 falls within the block assigned to Netherlands (NL) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Netherlands 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
KLM611 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 4 2026-04-13
KLM879 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 2 2026-04-14
KLM48 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 2 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 KLM879 AMS → BLR Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 10:50 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-14 KLM879 AMS → BLR Apr 14, 08:20 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC45m
2026-04-14 KLM48 ORD → AMS Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:35 UTC20m
2026-04-13 KLM48 ORD → AMS Apr 13, 22:40 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 KLM611 AMS → ORD Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 KLM611 AMS → ORD Apr 13, 19:00 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 KLM611 AMS → ORD Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 14:25 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 KLM611 AMS → ORD Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC20m

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 PH-BKA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 485B42 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 485B42?
485B42 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Netherlands. Assigned to PH-BKA.
Where is Mode-S 485B42 registered?
Mode-S code 485B42 is allocated to Netherlands (NL). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 485B42 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 12h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 485B42, octal 22055502, decimal 4,741,954.
What flights does 485B42 operate?
Mode-S 485B42 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including KLM611, KLM879, KLM48.