sensors Mode-S transponder

4BAB21

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Turkey

Currently assigned to TC-JYA · BOEING 737-900

Hex
4BAB21
Octal
22725441
Decimal
4,959,009
Country
TR
Tail
TC-JYA
Type
B739
No current signal · last broadcast 2h ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
TR
Last broadcast
2h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 4BAB21.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4BAB21 falls within the block assigned to Turkey (TR) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Turkey 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
THY9QS - 1 2026-05-11
THY7KN - 1 2026-05-10
THY6FD Turkish Airlines 1 2026-05-10
THY2DH - 1 2026-05-10
THY1VN - 1 2026-05-11

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-11 THY1VN - May 11, 05:55 UTCMay 11, 06:15 UTC20m
2026-05-11 THY9QS - May 11, 04:40 UTCMay 11, 04:55 UTC15m
2026-05-10 THY7KN - May 10, 18:55 UTCMay 10, 19:54 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-10 THY6FD IST → CPH May 10, 16:44 UTCMay 10, 17:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-10 THY2DH - May 10, 10:15 UTCMay 10, 14:00 UTC3h 45m

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 TC-JYA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 4BAB21 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4BAB21?
4BAB21 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Turkey. Assigned to TC-JYA.
Where is Mode-S 4BAB21 registered?
Mode-S code 4BAB21 is allocated to Turkey (TR). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 4BAB21 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4BAB21, octal 22725441, decimal 4,959,009.
What flights does 4BAB21 operate?
Mode-S 4BAB21 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including THY9QS, THY7KN, THY6FD, THY2DH, THY1VN.