sensors Mode-S transponder

7C436C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-NLQ · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Hex
7C436C
Octal
37041554
Decimal
8,143,724
Country
AU
Tail
VH-NLQ
Type
C172
No current signal · last broadcast 15h ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
AU
Last broadcast
15h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 7C436C.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7C436C 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
NLQ - 6 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 NLQ - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 09:20 UTC10m
2026-04-14 NLQ - Apr 14, 08:10 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC55m
2026-04-13 NLQ - Apr 13, 23:25 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC15m
2026-04-13 NLQ - Apr 13, 05:00 UTCApr 13, 05:20 UTC20m
2026-04-13 NLQ - Apr 13, 04:30 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC20m
2026-04-13 NLQ - Apr 13, 02:30 UTCApr 13, 03:20 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-NLQ page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 7C436C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7C436C?
7C436C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-NLQ.
Where is Mode-S 7C436C registered?
Mode-S code 7C436C is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7C436C broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 15h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7C436C, octal 37041554, decimal 8,143,724.
What flights does 7C436C operate?
Mode-S 7C436C has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including NLQ.