sensors Mode-S transponder

48F896

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Poland

Currently assigned to SP-ADEX

Hex
48F896
Octal
22174226
Decimal
4,782,230
Country
PL
Tail
SP-ADEX
Type
NG5
Broadcasting now · callsign SPADEX · 1,000 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
PL
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

48F896 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 48F896 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
SPADEX - 5 2026-05-17

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-17 SPADEX - May 17, 06:50 UTCMay 17, 07:00 UTC10m
2026-05-15 SPADEX - May 15, 12:15 UTCMay 15, 12:25 UTC10m
2026-05-15 SPADEX - May 15, 10:25 UTCMay 15, 11:05 UTC40m
2026-05-10 SPADEX - May 10, 11:05 UTCMay 10, 12:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-09 SPADEX - May 9, 05:10 UTCMay 9, 05:55 UTC45m

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-ADEX page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 48F896 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 48F896?
48F896 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Poland. Assigned to SP-ADEX.
Where is Mode-S 48F896 registered?
Mode-S code 48F896 is allocated to Poland (PL). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 48F896 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 48F896 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 48F896, octal 22174226, decimal 4,782,230.
What flights does 48F896 operate?
Mode-S 48F896 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including SPADEX.