sensors Mode-S transponder

7C487C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-OLQ · AIRBUS A-321neo · operated by JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED

Hex
7C487C
Octal
37044174
Decimal
8,145,020
Country
AU
Tail
VH-OLQ
Type
A21N
No current signal · last broadcast 15h ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
AU
Last broadcast
15h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 7C487C.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7C487C 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
JST203 - 3 2026-04-13
JST204 - 2 2026-04-13
JST037 - 2 2026-04-14
JST965 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 JST037 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 07:20 UTC10m
2026-04-14 JST037 - Apr 14, 06:50 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC20m
2026-04-13 JST203 SYD → AKL Apr 13, 20:35 UTCApr 13, 23:10 UTC2h 35m
2026-04-13 JST204 - Apr 13, 08:35 UTCApr 13, 09:15 UTC40m
2026-04-13 JST204 - Apr 13, 06:05 UTCApr 13, 06:35 UTC30m
2026-04-13 JST203 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:05 UTC10m
2026-04-13 JST203 SYD → AKL Apr 13, 01:40 UTCApr 13, 04:05 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-12 JST965 - Apr 12, 18:55 UTCApr 12, 19:50 UTC55m

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

Mode-S 7C487C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7C487C?
7C487C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-OLQ.
Where is Mode-S 7C487C registered?
Mode-S code 7C487C is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7C487C 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 7C487C, octal 37044174, decimal 8,145,020.
What flights does 7C487C operate?
Mode-S 7C487C has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including JST203, JST204, JST037, JST965.