sensors Mode-S transponder

71BE21

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Korea, South

Hex
71BE21
Octal
34337041
Decimal
7,454,241
Country
KR
Broadcasting now · callsign KAL082 · 38,000 ft
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
KR
Last broadcast
13h ago

Current position

71BE21 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 71BE21 falls within the block assigned to Korea, South (KR) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Korea, South 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
KAL081 Korean Air 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 KAL081 ICN → JFK Apr 14, 10:10 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC55m

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 71BE21 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 71BE21?
71BE21 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Korea, South.
Where is Mode-S 71BE21 registered?
Mode-S code 71BE21 is allocated to Korea, South (KR). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 71BE21 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 71BE21 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 71BE21, octal 34337041, decimal 7,454,241.
What flights does 71BE21 operate?
Mode-S 71BE21 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including KAL081.