sensors Mode-S transponder

7C6C79

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-VPN · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by VECTRA HOLDINGS PTY. LTD.

Hex
7C6C79
Octal
37066171
Decimal
8,154,233
Country
AU
Tail
VH-VPN
Type
P28A
Broadcasting now · callsign VPN · 1,075 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
AU
Last broadcast
16h ago

Current position

7C6C79 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7C6C79 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
VPN - 7 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 VPN BWU → BWU Apr 14, 05:55 UTCApr 14, 06:50 UTC55m
2026-04-13 VPN BWU → BWU Apr 13, 22:50 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC50m
2026-04-13 VPN BWU → BWU Apr 13, 05:50 UTCApr 13, 06:45 UTC55m
2026-04-13 VPN BWU → BWU Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 VPN - Apr 13, 03:45 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC30m
2026-04-13 VPN - Apr 13, 01:40 UTCApr 13, 02:35 UTC55m
2026-04-12 VPN - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:20 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-VPN page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 7C6C79 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7C6C79?
7C6C79 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-VPN.
Where is Mode-S 7C6C79 registered?
Mode-S code 7C6C79 is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7C6C79 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 7C6C79 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7C6C79, octal 37066171, decimal 8,154,233.
What flights does 7C6C79 operate?
Mode-S 7C6C79 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including VPN.