sensors Mode-S transponder

4D20B6

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Malta

Currently assigned to 9H-VTB · BOMBARDIER BD-700 Global 5000/5500

Hex
4D20B6
Octal
23220266
Decimal
5,054,646
Country
MT
Tail
9H-VTB
Type
GL5T
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
MT
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 4D20B6.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4D20B6 falls within the block assigned to Malta (MT) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Malta 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
VCJ1MA - 6 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 VCJ1MA - Apr 13, 19:00 UTCApr 13, 19:25 UTC25m
2026-04-13 VCJ1MA GRQ → VIE Apr 13, 17:05 UTCApr 13, 18:40 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 VCJ1MA - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 09:00 UTC40m
2026-04-13 VCJ1MA - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 09:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 VCJ1MA - Apr 13, 07:25 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC50m
2026-04-13 VCJ1MA GRZ → VIE Apr 13, 06:35 UTCApr 13, 06:55 UTC20m

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 9H-VTB page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 4D20B6 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4D20B6?
4D20B6 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Malta. Assigned to 9H-VTB.
Where is Mode-S 4D20B6 registered?
Mode-S code 4D20B6 is allocated to Malta (MT). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 4D20B6 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4D20B6, octal 23220266, decimal 5,054,646.
What flights does 4D20B6 operate?
Mode-S 4D20B6 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including VCJ1MA.