sensors Mode-S transponder

48E973

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Poland

Hex
48E973
Octal
22164563
Decimal
4,778,355
Country
PL
Broadcasting now · callsign LOT9006 · 41,000 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
PL
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

48E973 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 48E973 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
BOE112 - 3 2026-05-18
LOT9005 LOT Polish Airlines 2 2026-05-28
LOT9006 LOT Polish Airlines 1 2026-05-28

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-28 LOT9006 EVN → WAW May 28, 10:40 UTCMay 28, 10:45 UTC5m
2026-05-28 LOT9005 BFI → KEF May 28, 09:05 UTCMay 28, 09:30 UTC25m
2026-05-28 LOT9005 BFI → KEF May 28, 01:40 UTCMay 28, 03:45 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-18 BOE112 - May 18, 18:10 UTCMay 18, 20:15 UTC2h 4m
2026-05-14 BOE112 - May 14, 17:55 UTCMay 14, 18:20 UTC25m
2026-04-20 BOE112 - Apr 20, 22:40 UTCApr 20, 23:35 UTC55m

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 48E973 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 48E973?
48E973 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Poland.
Where is Mode-S 48E973 registered?
Mode-S code 48E973 is allocated to Poland (PL). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 48E973 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 48E973 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 48E973, octal 22164563, decimal 4,778,355.
What flights does 48E973 operate?
Mode-S 48E973 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including BOE112, LOT9005, LOT9006.