sensors Mode-S transponder

4B5DAB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Switzerland

Hex
4B5DAB
Octal
22656653
Decimal
4,939,179
Country
CH
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 22, 19:25 UTC
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
CH
Last broadcast
Jul 22, 19:25 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 4B5DAB.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4B5DAB 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
TJ12 - 2 2026-07-22

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-22 TJ12 ZRH → ZRH Jul 22, 15:40 UTCJul 22, 16:10 UTC30m
2026-07-10 TJ12 ZRH → ZRH Jul 10, 15:50 UTCJul 10, 16:00 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.

Mode-S 4B5DAB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4B5DAB?
4B5DAB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Switzerland.
Where is Mode-S 4B5DAB registered?
Mode-S code 4B5DAB is allocated to Switzerland (CH). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 4B5DAB broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 22, 19:25 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4B5DAB, octal 22656653, decimal 4,939,179.
What flights does 4B5DAB operate?
Mode-S 4B5DAB has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including TJ12.