sensors Mode-S transponder

498494

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Czech Republic

Currently assigned to 0556 · ZLIN Z-42/142/242

Hex
498494
Octal
22302224
Decimal
4,818,068
Country
CZ
Tail
0556
Type
Z42
No current signal · last broadcast 23h ago
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
CZ
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 498494.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 498494 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
BABY23 - 1 2026-04-14
BABY13 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 BABY23 - Apr 14, 09:35 UTCApr 14, 10:40 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-14 BABY13 - Apr 14, 07:15 UTCApr 14, 09:00 UTC1h 45m

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 0556 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 498494 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 498494?
498494 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Czech Republic. Assigned to 0556.
Where is Mode-S 498494 registered?
Mode-S code 498494 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 498494 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 23h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 498494, octal 22302224, decimal 4,818,068.
What flights does 498494 operate?
Mode-S 498494 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including BABY23, BABY13.