sensors Mode-S transponder

4D223B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Malta

Currently assigned to 9H-QCQ · BOEING 737-800

Hex
4D223B
Octal
23221073
Decimal
5,055,035
Country
MT
Tail
9H-QCQ
Type
B738
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
10
Country
MT
Last broadcast
12h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 4D223B.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 4D223B 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 10 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
RYR59HM - 2 2026-04-14
RYR58DF Ryanair 2 2026-04-13
RYR56RY - 2 2026-04-13
RYR92CF - 1 2026-04-13
RYR8WQ - 1 2026-04-12
RYR50CL - 1 2026-04-13
RYR2FU - 1 2026-04-13
RYR2EC - 1 2026-04-13
RYR1EP - 1 2026-04-14
RYR1BA - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 RYR1EP - Apr 14, 09:35 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-14 RYR59HM - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 08:50 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-14 RYR59HM - Apr 14, 06:35 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC35m
2026-04-13 RYR2FU - Apr 13, 20:30 UTCApr 13, 22:35 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 RYR92CF - Apr 13, 17:05 UTCApr 13, 19:25 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 RYR2EC - Apr 13, 15:05 UTCApr 13, 15:45 UTC40m
2026-04-13 RYR50CL - Apr 13, 13:25 UTCApr 13, 14:00 UTC35m
2026-04-13 RYR56RY - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:25 UTC30m
2026-04-13 RYR56RY - Apr 13, 09:35 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC2h 40m
2026-04-13 RYR58DF FCO → ARN Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 08:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 RYR58DF FCO → ARN Apr 13, 05:45 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-12 RYR8WQ - Apr 12, 19:20 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC55m
2026-04-12 RYR1BA - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:35 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 9H-QCQ page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 4D223B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 4D223B?
4D223B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Malta. Assigned to 9H-QCQ.
Where is Mode-S 4D223B registered?
Mode-S code 4D223B is allocated to Malta (MT). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 4D223B broadcasting right now?
Mode-S 4D223B is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 4D223B, octal 23221073, decimal 5,055,035.
What flights does 4D223B operate?
Mode-S 4D223B has broadcast 10 distinct callsigns, including RYR59HM, RYR58DF, RYR56RY, RYR92CF, RYR8WQ.