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7C6C97

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-VQH · AIRBUS A-320 · operated by JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED

Hex
7C6C97
Octal
37066227
Decimal
8,154,263
Country
AU
Tail
VH-VQH
Type
A320
Photo of VH-VQH
Broadcasting now · callsign JST431 · 34,000 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
AU
Last broadcast
14h ago

Current position

7C6C97 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7C6C97 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 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
JST736 - 2 2026-04-14
JST704 - 2 2026-04-13
JST568 - 2 2026-04-14
JST917 - 1 2026-04-13
JST916 - 1 2026-04-13
JST705 Jetstar Airways 1 2026-04-13
JST515 - 1 2026-04-13
JST510 Jetstar Airways 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 JST568 - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 10:20 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-14 JST568 - Apr 14, 08:35 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC30m
2026-04-14 JST736 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 07:15 UTC5m
2026-04-14 JST736 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 JST515 - Apr 13, 23:10 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC30m
2026-04-13 JST510 MEL → SYD Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 22:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 JST917 - Apr 13, 13:10 UTCApr 13, 13:45 UTC35m
2026-04-13 JST916 - Apr 13, 07:40 UTCApr 13, 08:00 UTC20m
2026-04-13 JST704 - Apr 13, 05:40 UTCApr 13, 06:10 UTC30m
2026-04-13 JST704 DPO → MEL Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 06:10 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 JST705 MEL → HBA Apr 13, 03:20 UTCApr 13, 04:00 UTC40m

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.

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Mode-S 7C6C97 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7C6C97?
7C6C97 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-VQH.
Where is Mode-S 7C6C97 registered?
Mode-S code 7C6C97 is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7C6C97 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 7C6C97 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7C6C97, octal 37066227, decimal 8,154,263.
What flights does 7C6C97 operate?
Mode-S 7C6C97 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including JST736, JST704, JST568, JST917, JST916.