sensors Mode-S transponder

48A959

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Poland

Hex
48A959
Octal
22124531
Decimal
4,761,945
Country
PL
No current signal · last broadcast 11d ago
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
PL
Last broadcast
11d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 48A959.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 48A959 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
LOT6HV LOT Polish Airlines 1 2026-05-18

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-18 LOT6HV TGD → WAW May 18, 16:20 UTCMay 18, 16:40 UTC20m
2026-05-16 - - May 16, 14:20 UTCMay 16, 14:46 UTC25m

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 48A959 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 48A959?
48A959 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Poland.
Where is Mode-S 48A959 registered?
Mode-S code 48A959 is allocated to Poland (PL). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 48A959 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 11d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 48A959, octal 22124531, decimal 4,761,945.
What flights does 48A959 operate?
Mode-S 48A959 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including LOT6HV.