sensors Mode-S transponder

7C0A96

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-CDK · PIPER PA-32 · operated by AUSTRALIAN AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT PTY. LTD.

Hex
7C0A96
Octal
37005226
Decimal
8,129,174
Country
AU
Tail
VH-CDK
Type
PA32
Broadcasting now · callsign CDK · 6,000 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
AU
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

7C0A96 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7C0A96 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 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
CDK - 6 2026-04-29

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-29 CDK - Apr 29, 02:05 UTCApr 29, 02:20 UTC15m
2026-04-29 CDK - Apr 29, 00:54 UTCApr 29, 01:30 UTC35m
2026-04-20 CDK - Apr 20, 06:10 UTCApr 20, 06:55 UTC45m
2026-04-18 CDK - Apr 18, 01:25 UTCApr 18, 02:10 UTC45m
2026-04-18 CDK - Apr 18, 01:05 UTCApr 18, 01:20 UTC15m
2026-04-16 CDK - Apr 16, 04:34 UTCApr 16, 05:00 UTC25m

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

Mode-S 7C0A96 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7C0A96?
7C0A96 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-CDK.
Where is Mode-S 7C0A96 registered?
Mode-S code 7C0A96 is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7C0A96 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 7C0A96 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7C0A96, octal 37005226, decimal 8,129,174.
What flights does 7C0A96 operate?
Mode-S 7C0A96 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including CDK.