sensors Mode-S transponder

4BB973

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Turkey

Currently assigned to TC-NKS · BOMBARDIER BD-700 Global 5000/5500

Hex
4BB973
Octal
22734563
Decimal
4,962,675
Country
TR
Tail
TC-NKS
Type
GL5T
Broadcasting now · callsign TCNKS · 28,675 ft
Flights observed
33
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
TR
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

4BB973 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4BB973 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 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
TCNKS - 33 2026-05-28

Recent flights last 33

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-28 TCNKS - May 28, 12:50 UTCMay 28, 13:40 UTC50m
2026-05-28 TCNKS - May 28, 11:50 UTCMay 28, 12:05 UTC15m
2026-05-26 TCNKS - May 26, 13:24 UTCMay 26, 14:45 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-25 TCNKS - May 25, 11:30 UTCMay 25, 14:15 UTC2h 45m
2026-05-25 TCNKS - May 25, 09:20 UTCMay 25, 10:45 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-25 TCNKS - May 25, 05:20 UTCMay 25, 07:40 UTC2h 20m
2026-05-22 TCNKS - May 22, 16:30 UTCMay 22, 16:40 UTC10m
2026-05-22 TCNKS - May 22, 06:10 UTCMay 22, 07:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-19 TCNKS - May 19, 12:20 UTCMay 19, 14:05 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-19 TCNKS - May 19, 09:05 UTCMay 19, 11:05 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-17 TCNKS - May 17, 13:05 UTCMay 17, 14:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-17 TCNKS - May 17, 11:01 UTCMay 17, 11:40 UTC40m
2026-05-15 TCNKS - May 15, 15:45 UTCMay 15, 16:20 UTC35m
2026-05-09 TCNKS - May 9, 19:10 UTCMay 9, 21:25 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-09 TCNKS - May 9, 16:05 UTCMay 9, 17:55 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-08 TCNKS - May 8, 18:20 UTCMay 8, 20:25 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-08 TCNKS - May 8, 15:15 UTCMay 8, 17:15 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-07 TCNKS - May 7, 11:50 UTCMay 7, 13:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-07 TCNKS - May 7, 07:30 UTCMay 7, 09:25 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-06 TCNKS - May 6, 13:05 UTCMay 6, 14:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-06 TCNKS - May 6, 09:05 UTCMay 6, 10:30 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-28 TCNKS - Apr 28, 11:10 UTCApr 28, 11:20 UTC10m
2026-04-25 TCNKS - Apr 25, 19:35 UTCApr 25, 19:50 UTC15m
2026-04-25 TCNKS - Apr 25, 07:00 UTCApr 25, 07:30 UTC30m
2026-04-25 TCNKS - Apr 25, 06:45 UTCApr 25, 06:55 UTC10m
2026-04-21 TCNKS - Apr 21, 17:35 UTCApr 21, 19:25 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-21 TCNKS - Apr 21, 14:25 UTCApr 21, 16:25 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-18 TCNKS - Apr 18, 16:05 UTCApr 18, 16:25 UTC20m
2026-04-18 TCNKS - Apr 18, 09:25 UTCApr 18, 09:55 UTC30m
2026-04-15 TCNKS - Apr 15, 19:05 UTCApr 15, 20:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-15 TCNKS - Apr 15, 18:35 UTCApr 15, 19:00 UTC25m
2026-04-13 TCNKS - Apr 13, 09:05 UTCApr 13, 10:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 TCNKS - Apr 13, 08:00 UTCApr 13, 11:57 UTC3h 57m

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

Mode-S 4BB973 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4BB973?
4BB973 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Turkey. Assigned to TC-NKS.
Where is Mode-S 4BB973 registered?
Mode-S code 4BB973 is allocated to Turkey (TR). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 4BB973 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 4BB973 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4BB973, octal 22734563, decimal 4,962,675.
What flights does 4BB973 operate?
Mode-S 4BB973 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including TCNKS.