sensors Mode-S transponder

489C03

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Poland

Currently assigned to SP-HAD · ROBINSON R-44 Raven

Hex
489C03
Octal
22116003
Decimal
4,758,531
Country
PL
Tail
SP-HAD
Type
R44
Broadcasting now · callsign SPHAD · 800 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
PL
Last broadcast
50m ago

Current position

489C03 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 489C03 falls within the block assigned to Poland (PL) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Poland 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
SPHAD - 7 2026-04-25

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-25 SPHAD - Apr 25, 14:30 UTCApr 25, 14:45 UTC15m
2026-04-25 SPHAD - Apr 25, 13:40 UTCApr 25, 13:55 UTC15m
2026-04-25 SPHAD - Apr 25, 10:50 UTCApr 25, 12:15 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-19 SPHAD - Apr 19, 11:55 UTCApr 19, 12:20 UTC25m
2026-04-16 SPHAD - Apr 16, 11:09 UTCApr 16, 11:44 UTC35m
2026-04-16 SPHAD - Apr 16, 10:34 UTCApr 16, 11:04 UTC30m
2026-04-14 SPHAD - Apr 14, 15:25 UTCApr 14, 16:45 UTC1h 20m

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 489C03 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 489C03?
489C03 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Poland. Assigned to SP-HAD.
Where is Mode-S 489C03 registered?
Mode-S code 489C03 is allocated to Poland (PL). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 489C03 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 489C03 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 489C03, octal 22116003, decimal 4,758,531.
What flights does 489C03 operate?
Mode-S 489C03 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including SPHAD.