sensors Mode-S transponder

48E859

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Poland

Hex
48E859
Octal
22164131
Decimal
4,778,073
Country
PL
Broadcasting now · callsign SPADH · 1,325 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
PL
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

48E859 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 48E859 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
SPADH - 5 2026-05-14

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-14 SPADH - May 14, 10:45 UTCMay 14, 11:35 UTC50m
2026-05-14 SPADH - May 14, 05:50 UTCMay 14, 07:00 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-13 SPADH - May 13, 16:40 UTCMay 13, 17:05 UTC25m
2026-05-13 SPADH - May 13, 14:00 UTCMay 13, 14:55 UTC55m
2026-05-12 SPADH - May 12, 13:35 UTCMay 12, 14:55 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.

Mode-S 48E859 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 48E859?
48E859 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Poland.
Where is Mode-S 48E859 registered?
Mode-S code 48E859 is allocated to Poland (PL). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 48E859 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 48E859 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 48E859, octal 22164131, decimal 4,778,073.
What flights does 48E859 operate?
Mode-S 48E859 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including SPADH.