sensors Mode-S transponder

4B0FAC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Switzerland

Currently assigned to HB-FYI · PILATUS PC-12

Hex
4B0FAC
Octal
22607654
Decimal
4,919,212
Country
CH
Tail
HB-FYI
Type
PC12
No current signal · last broadcast 7d ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
CH
Last broadcast
7d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 4B0FAC.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4B0FAC 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
HBFYI - 4 2026-07-13

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-13 HBFYI MUC → BSL Jul 13, 13:15 UTCJul 13, 14:20 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-13 HBFYI - Jul 13, 08:20 UTCJul 13, 09:10 UTC50m
2026-06-24 HBFYI - Jun 24, 12:09 UTCJun 24, 13:34 UTC1h 25m
2026-06-24 HBFYI - Jun 24, 05:15 UTCJun 24, 06:45 UTC1h 30m

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

Mode-S 4B0FAC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4B0FAC?
4B0FAC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Switzerland. Assigned to HB-FYI.
Where is Mode-S 4B0FAC registered?
Mode-S code 4B0FAC is allocated to Switzerland (CH). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 4B0FAC broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 7d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4B0FAC, octal 22607654, decimal 4,919,212.
What flights does 4B0FAC operate?
Mode-S 4B0FAC has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including HBFYI.