sensors Mode-S transponder

7C021B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-A09 · DE HAVILLAND DHC-8-300 Dash 8 · operated by AIRFLITE PTY LTD

Hex
7C021B
Octal
37001033
Decimal
8,127,003
Country
AU
Tail
VH-A09
Type
DH8C
No current signal · last broadcast 14h ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
AU
Last broadcast
14h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 7C021B.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7C021B falls within the block assigned to Australia (AU) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Australia 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
MB51G - 2 2026-04-13
MB58G - 1 2026-04-14
MB57G - 1 2026-04-14
MB56G - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 MB58G - Apr 14, 09:50 UTCApr 14, 10:30 UTC40m
2026-04-14 MB57G - Apr 14, 07:45 UTCApr 14, 08:25 UTC40m
2026-04-13 MB56G - Apr 13, 08:55 UTCApr 13, 09:40 UTC45m
2026-04-13 MB51G - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:50 UTC30m
2026-04-13 MB51G - Apr 13, 00:00 UTCApr 13, 00:50 UTC50m

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 VH-A09 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 7C021B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7C021B?
7C021B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-A09.
Where is Mode-S 7C021B registered?
Mode-S code 7C021B is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7C021B broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 14h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7C021B, octal 37001033, decimal 8,127,003.
What flights does 7C021B operate?
Mode-S 7C021B has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including MB51G, MB58G, MB57G, MB56G.