sensors Mode-S transponder

7C47BA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-OGC · AIRBUS A-321neo · operated by QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED

Hex
7C47BA
Octal
37043672
Decimal
8,144,826
Country
AU
Tail
VH-OGC
Type
A21N
Broadcasting now · callsign QFA537 · 19,100 ft
Flights observed
398
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
AU
Last broadcast
25m ago

Current position

7C47BA is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7C47BA 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
QFA643 - 29 2026-07-12
QFA654 - 26 2026-07-13
QFA655 - 25 2026-07-13
QFA648 - 25 2026-07-13
QFA641 - 17 2026-07-07
QFA413 - 17 2026-07-13
QFA646 - 16 2026-07-08
QFA537 - 16 2026-07-14
QFA434 - 16 2026-07-14
QFA528 - 15 2026-07-14
QFA481 - 14 2026-07-06
QFA405 - 14 2026-07-08
QFA935 - 13 2026-07-06
QFA652 - 13 2026-07-09
QFA498 - 13 2026-07-06
QFA426 - 13 2026-07-08
QFA649 - 11 2026-07-09
QFA938 - 10 2026-07-07
QFA559 - 10 2026-07-07
QFA500 - 10 2026-07-06

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-14 QFA537 - Jul 14, 06:05 UTCJul 14, 06:30 UTC25m
2026-07-14 QFA528 SYD → BNE Jul 14, 03:30 UTCJul 14, 04:45 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-14 QFA434 MEL → SYD Jul 14, 00:15 UTCJul 14, 01:30 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-13 QFA413 - Jul 13, 21:50 UTCJul 13, 23:00 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-13 QFA654 PER → SYD Jul 13, 16:05 UTCJul 13, 20:10 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-13 QFA655 SYD → PER Jul 13, 10:15 UTCJul 13, 14:35 UTC4h 20m
2026-07-13 QFA648 PER → SYD Jul 13, 05:01 UTCJul 13, 08:50 UTC3h 50m
2026-07-12 QFA643 SYD → PER Jul 12, 22:45 UTCJul 13, 03:20 UTC4h 35m
2026-07-12 QFA478 MEL → SYD Jul 12, 08:50 UTCJul 12, 09:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-12 QFA459 - Jul 12, 06:05 UTCJul 12, 07:31 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-12 QFA448 MEL → SYD Jul 12, 03:50 UTCJul 12, 04:50 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-12 QFA433 SYD → MEL Jul 12, 00:30 UTCJul 12, 01:50 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-11 QFA650 PER → SYD Jul 11, 06:50 UTCJul 11, 10:40 UTC3h 50m
2026-07-11 QFA645 SYD → PER Jul 11, 01:00 UTCJul 11, 05:31 UTC4h 30m
2026-07-10 QFA654 PER → SYD Jul 10, 16:15 UTCJul 10, 20:20 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-10 QFA655 SYD → PER Jul 10, 10:25 UTCJul 10, 15:00 UTC4h 35m
2026-07-10 QFA648 PER → SYD Jul 10, 04:55 UTCJul 10, 09:10 UTC4h 15m
2026-07-09 QFA643 SYD → PER Jul 9, 22:45 UTCJul 10, 03:45 UTC5h 0m
2026-07-09 QFA652 PER → SYD Jul 9, 08:40 UTCJul 9, 12:25 UTC3h 45m
2026-07-09 QFA649 SYD → PER Jul 9, 02:50 UTCJul 9, 07:20 UTC4h 30m
2026-07-08 QFA426 MEL → SYD Jul 8, 23:45 UTCJul 9, 01:00 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-08 QFA405 SYD → MEL Jul 8, 20:35 UTCJul 8, 21:45 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-08 QFA490 MEL → SYD Jul 8, 10:05 UTCJul 8, 11:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-08 QFA471 SYD → MEL Jul 8, 07:45 UTCJul 8, 08:50 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-08 QFA646 PER → SYD Jul 8, 02:20 UTCJul 8, 06:05 UTC3h 45m
2026-07-07 QFA641 SYD → PER Jul 7, 20:20 UTCJul 8, 00:40 UTC4h 20m
2026-07-07 QFA559 BNE → SYD Jul 7, 11:05 UTCJul 7, 12:20 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-07 QFA938 PER → BNE Jul 7, 05:20 UTCJul 7, 09:25 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-06 QFA935 BNE → PER Jul 6, 23:00 UTCJul 7, 04:10 UTC5h 10m
2026-07-06 QFA500 SYD → BNE Jul 6, 20:25 UTCJul 6, 21:35 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-06 QFA498 MEL → SYD Jul 6, 11:15 UTCJul 6, 12:20 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-06 QFA481 SYD → MEL Jul 6, 09:00 UTCJul 6, 10:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-06 QFA537 - Jul 6, 05:40 UTCJul 6, 07:00 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-06 QFA528 SYD → BNE Jul 6, 03:20 UTCJul 6, 04:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-05 QFA426 MEL → SYD Jul 5, 23:15 UTCJul 6, 00:20 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-05 QFA405 SYD → MEL Jul 5, 20:35 UTCJul 5, 21:45 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-05 QFA498 MEL → SYD Jul 5, 11:15 UTCJul 5, 12:25 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-05 QFA481 SYD → MEL Jul 5, 08:55 UTCJul 5, 10:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-05 QFA537 - Jul 5, 05:40 UTCJul 5, 06:50 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-05 QFA528 SYD → BNE Jul 5, 03:15 UTCJul 5, 04:25 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-05 QFA426 MEL → SYD Jul 5, 00:20 UTCJul 5, 01:25 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-04 QFA405 SYD → MEL Jul 4, 21:35 UTCJul 4, 22:55 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-04 QFA648 PER → SYD Jul 4, 04:55 UTCJul 4, 08:55 UTC4h 0m
2026-07-03 QFA643 SYD → PER Jul 3, 22:50 UTCJul 4, 03:05 UTC4h 15m
2026-07-03 QFA654 PER → SYD Jul 3, 16:15 UTCJul 3, 20:20 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-03 QFA655 SYD → PER Jul 3, 10:30 UTCJul 3, 14:50 UTC4h 20m
2026-07-03 QFA648 PER → SYD Jul 3, 04:55 UTCJul 3, 09:00 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-02 QFA643 SYD → PER Jul 2, 22:50 UTCJul 3, 03:35 UTC4h 45m
2026-07-02 QFA559 BNE → SYD Jul 2, 11:05 UTCJul 2, 12:20 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-02 QFA938 PER → BNE Jul 2, 05:45 UTCJul 2, 09:40 UTC3h 55m

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

Mode-S 7C47BA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7C47BA?
7C47BA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-OGC.
Where is Mode-S 7C47BA registered?
Mode-S code 7C47BA is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7C47BA broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 7C47BA is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7C47BA, octal 37043672, decimal 8,144,826.
What flights does 7C47BA operate?
Mode-S 7C47BA has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including QFA643, QFA654, QFA655, QFA648, QFA641.