sensors Mode-S transponder

486494

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Netherlands

Currently assigned to PH-NXK · EMBRAER ERJ-190-400

Hex
486494
Octal
22062224
Decimal
4,744,340
Country
NL
Tail
PH-NXK
Type
E295
Broadcasting now · callsign KLM21J · 39,000 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
NL
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

486494 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 486494 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 6 distinct

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-03 KLM21J AMS → CAG May 3, 12:40 UTCMay 3, 13:00 UTC20m
2026-05-03 KLM36G OPO → AMS May 3, 09:45 UTCMay 3, 11:35 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-03 KLM35H AMS → FCO May 3, 07:20 UTCMay 3, 08:50 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-03 KLM62A AAL → AMS May 3, 04:30 UTCMay 3, 06:05 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-02 KLM37H AMS → TLS May 2, 19:55 UTCMay 2, 21:25 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-01 KLM9935 HAM → AMS May 1, 11:25 UTCMay 1, 13:00 UTC1h 35m

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-NXK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 486494 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 486494?
486494 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Netherlands. Assigned to PH-NXK.
Where is Mode-S 486494 registered?
Mode-S code 486494 is allocated to Netherlands (NL). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 486494 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 486494 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 486494, octal 22062224, decimal 4,744,340.
What flights does 486494 operate?
Mode-S 486494 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including KLM9935, KLM62A, KLM37H, KLM36G, KLM35H.