sensors Mode-S transponder

4B15A2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Switzerland

Currently assigned to HB-IFA · AIRBUS A-350-900

Hex
4B15A2
Octal
22612642
Decimal
4,920,738
Country
CH
Tail
HB-IFA
Type
A359
Broadcasting now · callsign SWR2V · 6,925 ft
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
CH
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

4B15A2 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4B15A2 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
SWR54B - 5 2026-04-13
SWR2V Swiss International Air Lines 3 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWR2V BOS → ZRH Apr 13, 21:55 UTCApr 13, 23:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWR54B - Apr 13, 17:30 UTCApr 13, 19:00 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 SWR54B - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWR54B - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:30 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWR54B - Apr 13, 11:25 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWR2V BOS → ZRH Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWR2V BOS → ZRH Apr 13, 02:20 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-12 SWR54B - Apr 12, 18:15 UTCApr 12, 19:35 UTC1h 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-IFA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 4B15A2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4B15A2?
4B15A2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Switzerland. Assigned to HB-IFA.
Where is Mode-S 4B15A2 registered?
Mode-S code 4B15A2 is allocated to Switzerland (CH). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 4B15A2 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 4B15A2 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4B15A2, octal 22612642, decimal 4,920,738.
What flights does 4B15A2 operate?
Mode-S 4B15A2 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including SWR54B, SWR2V.