sensors Mode-S transponder

48DCAE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Poland

Hex
48DCAE
Octal
22156256
Decimal
4,775,086
Country
PL
Broadcasting now · callsign SPYFO · 1,425 ft
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
PL
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

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

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 48DCAE 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
SPYFO - 4 2026-05-29

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-29 SPYFO - May 29, 06:00 UTCMay 29, 06:35 UTC35m
2026-05-19 SPYFO - May 19, 13:55 UTCMay 19, 14:30 UTC35m
2026-05-19 SPYFO - May 19, 11:00 UTCMay 19, 11:10 UTC10m
2026-05-19 SPYFO - May 19, 08:45 UTCMay 19, 09:55 UTC1h 10m

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 48DCAE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 48DCAE?
48DCAE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Poland.
Where is Mode-S 48DCAE registered?
Mode-S code 48DCAE is allocated to Poland (PL). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 48DCAE broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 48DCAE is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 48DCAE, octal 22156256, decimal 4,775,086.
What flights does 48DCAE operate?
Mode-S 48DCAE has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including SPYFO.