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
No current signal · last broadcast 14h ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
AU
Last broadcast
14h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 7C47BA.

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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
QFA648 - 3 2026-04-13
QFA540 - 2 2026-04-14
QFA654 - 1 2026-04-12
QFA643 Qantas 1 2026-04-13
QFA551 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 QFA551 BNE → SYD Apr 14, 09:15 UTCApr 14, 10:35 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-14 QFA540 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 07:55 UTC45m
2026-04-14 QFA540 - Apr 14, 06:55 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC15m
2026-04-13 QFA648 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 08:45 UTC25m
2026-04-13 QFA648 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 08:45 UTC50m
2026-04-13 QFA648 - Apr 13, 04:50 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC3h 25m
2026-04-13 QFA643 SYD → PER Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 03:25 UTC3h 5m
2026-04-12 QFA654 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC3h 0m

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?
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 7C47BA, octal 37043672, decimal 8,144,826.
What flights does 7C47BA operate?
Mode-S 7C47BA has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including QFA648, QFA540, QFA654, QFA643, QFA551.