sensors Mode-S transponder

498488

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Czech Republic

Currently assigned to 0454 · CASA C-295 Persuader

Hex
498488
Octal
22302210
Decimal
4,818,056
Country
CZ
Tail
0454
Type
C295
Broadcasting now · callsign SMGLR21 · 2,200 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
CZ
Last broadcast
3h ago

Current position

498488 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 498488 falls within the block assigned to Czech Republic (CZ) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Czech Republic 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
SMGLR21 - 2 2026-04-28
CEF645 - 2 2026-04-23
MFO695 - 1 2026-04-17

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-28 SMGLR21 - Apr 28, 09:45 UTCApr 28, 10:10 UTC25m
2026-04-28 SMGLR21 - Apr 28, 08:40 UTCApr 28, 08:55 UTC15m
2026-04-23 CEF645 - Apr 23, 13:30 UTCApr 23, 17:50 UTC4h 20m
2026-04-23 CEF645 - Apr 23, 11:01 UTCApr 23, 11:10 UTC10m
2026-04-17 MFO695 - Apr 17, 06:40 UTCApr 17, 07:05 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.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the 0454 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 498488 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 498488?
498488 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Czech Republic. Assigned to 0454.
Where is Mode-S 498488 registered?
Mode-S code 498488 is allocated to Czech Republic (CZ). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 498488 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 498488 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 498488, octal 22302210, decimal 4,818,056.
What flights does 498488 operate?
Mode-S 498488 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including SMGLR21, CEF645, MFO695.