sensors Mode-S transponder

48FC83

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Poland

Currently assigned to SP-SMED · FLIGHT DESIGN CT

Hex
48FC83
Octal
22176203
Decimal
4,783,235
Country
PL
Tail
SP-SMED
Type
FDCT
Broadcasting now · callsign SPSMED · 2,225 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
PL
Last broadcast
39m ago

Current position

48FC83 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 48FC83 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
SPSMED - 5 2026-04-19

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-19 SPSMED - Apr 19, 11:35 UTCApr 19, 14:25 UTC2h 50m
2026-04-19 SPSMED - Apr 19, 08:25 UTCApr 19, 08:50 UTC25m
2026-04-17 SPSMED - Apr 17, 09:20 UTCApr 17, 10:40 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-17 SPSMED - Apr 17, 07:55 UTCApr 17, 09:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-17 SPSMED - Apr 17, 06:30 UTCApr 17, 06:55 UTC25m

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.

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Mode-S 48FC83 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 48FC83?
48FC83 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Poland. Assigned to SP-SMED.
Where is Mode-S 48FC83 registered?
Mode-S code 48FC83 is allocated to Poland (PL). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 48FC83 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 48FC83 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 48FC83, octal 22176203, decimal 4,783,235.
What flights does 48FC83 operate?
Mode-S 48FC83 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including SPSMED.