sensors Mode-S transponder

4B0ECC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Switzerland

Currently assigned to HB-FPS · PILATUS PC-12

Hex
4B0ECC
Octal
22607314
Decimal
4,918,988
Country
CH
Tail
HB-FPS
Type
PC12
Photo of HB-FPS
No current signal · last broadcast 20h ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
CH
Last broadcast
20h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 4B0ECC.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4B0ECC falls within the block assigned to Switzerland (CH) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Switzerland 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
HBFPS - 4 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 HBFPS - Apr 14, 09:15 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 HBFPS - Apr 13, 12:30 UTCApr 13, 13:10 UTC40m
2026-04-13 HBFPS - Apr 13, 10:10 UTCApr 13, 10:55 UTC45m
2026-04-13 HBFPS ZRH → AAL Apr 13, 04:50 UTCApr 13, 07:10 UTC2h 20m

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 HB-FPS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 4B0ECC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4B0ECC?
4B0ECC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Switzerland. Assigned to HB-FPS.
Where is Mode-S 4B0ECC registered?
Mode-S code 4B0ECC is allocated to Switzerland (CH). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 4B0ECC broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 20h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4B0ECC, octal 22607314, decimal 4,918,988.
What flights does 4B0ECC operate?
Mode-S 4B0ECC has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including HBFPS.