sensors Mode-S transponder

4B0F1B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Switzerland

Currently assigned to HB-FST · PILATUS PC-12

Hex
4B0F1B
Octal
22607433
Decimal
4,919,067
Country
CH
Tail
HB-FST
Type
PC12
Broadcasting now · callsign PCH79M · 5,500 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
CH
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

4B0F1B is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4B0F1B 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
P79I - 3 2026-04-15
PCH79M - 2 2026-04-27

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-27 PCH79M - Apr 27, 12:00 UTCApr 27, 13:00 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-27 PCH79M - Apr 27, 08:05 UTCApr 27, 11:10 UTC3h 5m
2026-04-15 P79I - Apr 15, 12:01 UTCApr 15, 12:55 UTC55m
2026-04-14 P79I - Apr 14, 12:50 UTCApr 14, 14:05 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-14 P79I - Apr 14, 12:35 UTCApr 14, 12:45 UTC10m

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-FST page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 4B0F1B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4B0F1B?
4B0F1B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Switzerland. Assigned to HB-FST.
Where is Mode-S 4B0F1B registered?
Mode-S code 4B0F1B is allocated to Switzerland (CH). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 4B0F1B broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 4B0F1B is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4B0F1B, octal 22607433, decimal 4,919,067.
What flights does 4B0F1B operate?
Mode-S 4B0F1B has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including P79I, PCH79M.