sensors Mode-S transponder

498493

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Czech Republic

Currently assigned to 0551 · ZLIN Z-42/142/242

Hex
498493
Octal
22302223
Decimal
4,818,067
Country
CZ
Tail
0551
Type
Z42
No current signal · last broadcast 14h ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
CZ
Last broadcast
14h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 498493.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 498493 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
BABY11 - 3 2026-04-14
BABY31 - 2 2026-04-13
BABY21 - 2 2026-04-14
BASIC31 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 BASIC31 - Apr 14, 10:45 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC20m
2026-04-14 BABY21 - Apr 14, 09:20 UTCApr 14, 10:10 UTC50m
2026-04-14 BABY11 - Apr 14, 07:20 UTCApr 14, 08:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 BABY31 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:35 UTC15m
2026-04-13 BABY31 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 BABY21 PED → PED Apr 13, 10:30 UTCApr 13, 11:20 UTC50m
2026-04-13 BABY11 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 09:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 BABY11 - Apr 13, 08:00 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC15m

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 0551 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 498493 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 498493?
498493 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Czech Republic. Assigned to 0551.
Where is Mode-S 498493 registered?
Mode-S code 498493 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 498493 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 14h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 498493, octal 22302223, decimal 4,818,067.
What flights does 498493 operate?
Mode-S 498493 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including BABY11, BABY31, BABY21, BASIC31.