sensors Mode-S transponder

48AF00

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Poland

Currently assigned to SP-LVA · BOEING 737 MAX 8

Hex
48AF00
Octal
22127400
Decimal
4,763,392
Country
PL
Tail
SP-LVA
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign LOT285 · 40,000 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
PL
Last broadcast
8m ago

Current position

48AF00 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 48AF00 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
LOT9158 - 1 2026-05-02
LOT6HU LOT Polish Airlines 1 2026-05-03
LOT646 LOT Polish Airlines 1 2026-05-03
LOT285 LOT Polish Airlines 1 2026-05-03
LOT282 LOT Polish Airlines 1 2026-05-03
LOT1VZ LOT Polish Airlines 1 2026-05-03

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-03 LOT285 WAW → LHR May 3, 18:45 UTCMay 3, 20:00 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-03 LOT646 OTP → WAW May 3, 15:55 UTCMay 3, 17:24 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-03 LOT6HU WAW → OTP May 3, 13:15 UTCMay 3, 14:40 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-03 LOT282 LHR → WAW May 3, 09:40 UTCMay 3, 11:40 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-03 LOT1VZ WAW → LHR May 3, 05:55 UTCMay 3, 08:05 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-02 LOT9158 - May 2, 15:40 UTCMay 2, 16:15 UTC35m

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 SP-LVA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 48AF00 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 48AF00?
48AF00 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Poland. Assigned to SP-LVA.
Where is Mode-S 48AF00 registered?
Mode-S code 48AF00 is allocated to Poland (PL). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 48AF00 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 48AF00 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 48AF00, octal 22127400, decimal 4,763,392.
What flights does 48AF00 operate?
Mode-S 48AF00 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including LOT9158, LOT6HU, LOT646, LOT285, LOT282.