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7C6DB2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-VYC · BOEING 737-800 · operated by QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED

Hex
7C6DB2
Octal
37066662
Decimal
8,154,546
Country
AU
Tail
VH-VYC
Type
B738
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 26, 22:30 UTC
Flights observed
442
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
AU
Last broadcast
Jul 26, 22:30 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 7C6DB2.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7C6DB2 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
QFA889 Qantas 8 2026-06-02
QFA883 Qantas 7 2026-05-26
QFA741 Qantas 7 2026-06-06
QFA696 - 7 2026-06-28
QFA693 - 7 2026-07-04
QFA592 - 7 2026-07-11
QFA629 - 6 2026-07-18
QFA593 - 6 2026-07-12
QFA919 - 5 2026-07-17
QFA918 Qantas 5 2026-07-16
QFA736 - 5 2026-07-12
QFA683 - 5 2026-07-06
QFA616 Qantas 5 2026-07-18
QFA605 - 5 2026-07-16
QFA600 Qantas 5 2026-07-23
QFA479 Qantas 5 2026-07-17
QFA888 Qantas 4 2026-05-12
QFA884 Qantas 4 2026-05-27
QFA746 Qantas 4 2026-05-14
QFA702 Qantas 4 2026-05-23

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-26 QFA412 MEL → SYD Jul 26, 21:25 UTCJul 26, 22:30 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-26 QFA471 SYD → MEL Jul 26, 07:35 UTCJul 26, 08:55 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-26 QFA922 SYD → CNS Jul 26, 00:10 UTCJul 26, 06:30 UTC6h 20m
2026-07-24 QFA529 BNE → SYD Jul 24, 03:00 UTCJul 24, 04:15 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-24 QFA518 SYD → BNE Jul 24, 00:35 UTCJul 24, 01:50 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-23 QFA418 MEL → SYD Jul 23, 22:10 UTCJul 23, 23:10 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-23 QFA441 SYD → MEL Jul 23, 04:50 UTCJul 23, 06:05 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-23 QFA515 BNE → SYD Jul 23, 02:25 UTCJul 23, 03:35 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-23 QFA600 MEL → BNE Jul 23, 00:55 UTCJul 23, 01:20 UTC25m
2026-07-22 QFA600 MEL → BNE Jul 22, 20:30 UTCJul 22, 23:10 UTC2h 40m
2026-07-22 QFA772 MEL → MEL Jul 22, 05:05 UTCJul 22, 13:05 UTC8h 0m
2026-07-22 QFA441 SYD → MEL Jul 22, 02:25 UTCJul 22, 03:35 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-21 QFA515 BNE → SYD Jul 21, 23:35 UTCJul 22, 00:50 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-21 QFA504 SYD → BNE Jul 21, 21:25 UTCJul 21, 22:30 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-21 QFA790 SYD → ASP Jul 21, 00:30 UTCJul 21, 06:45 UTC6h 15m
2026-07-20 QFA414 MEL → SYD Jul 20, 21:45 UTCJul 20, 22:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-20 QFA768 PER → MEL Jul 20, 07:05 UTCJul 20, 10:15 UTC3h 10m
2026-07-20 QFA777 MEL → PER Jul 20, 01:45 UTCJul 20, 05:45 UTC4h 0m
2026-07-19 QFA423 - Jul 19, 23:00 UTCJul 20, 00:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-19 QFA404 MEL → SYD Jul 19, 20:20 UTCJul 19, 21:25 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-19 QFA633 BNE → MEL Jul 19, 07:35 UTCJul 19, 09:40 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-19 QFA620 MEL → BNE Jul 19, 04:40 UTCJul 19, 06:25 UTC1h 45m
2026-07-19 QFA621 - Jul 19, 01:35 UTCJul 19, 03:35 UTC2h 0m
2026-07-18 QFA942 PER → BNE Jul 18, 15:00 UTCJul 18, 18:50 UTC3h 50m
2026-07-18 QFA773 MEL → PER Jul 18, 09:30 UTCJul 18, 13:25 UTC3h 55m
2026-07-18 QFA629 BNE → MEL Jul 18, 05:40 UTCJul 18, 07:45 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-18 QFA616 MEL → BNE Jul 18, 02:35 UTCJul 18, 04:30 UTC1h 56m
2026-07-17 QFA837 - Jul 17, 23:45 UTCJul 18, 00:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-17 QFA838 - Jul 17, 15:35 UTCJul 17, 15:49 UTC15m
2026-07-17 QFA838 - Jul 17, 12:00 UTCJul 17, 12:25 UTC25m
2026-07-17 QFA479 SYD → MEL Jul 17, 08:25 UTCJul 17, 09:35 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-17 QFA462 MEL → SYD Jul 17, 06:10 UTCJul 17, 07:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-17 QFA919 MCY → MEL Jul 17, 03:05 UTCJul 17, 05:10 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-16 QFA918 PER → KTA Jul 16, 23:44 UTCJul 17, 01:45 UTC2h 0m
2026-07-16 QFA605 BNE → MEL Jul 16, 20:09 UTCJul 16, 22:19 UTC2h 10m
2026-07-16 QFA540 SYD → BNE Jul 16, 06:35 UTCJul 16, 07:45 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-16 QFA450 MEL → SYD Jul 16, 04:25 UTCJul 16, 05:35 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-16 QFA437 SYD → MEL Jul 16, 02:05 UTCJul 16, 03:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-15 QFA509 BNE → SYD Jul 15, 22:10 UTCJul 15, 23:20 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-15 QFA550 SYD → BNE Jul 15, 09:00 UTCJul 15, 10:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-15 QFA466 MEL → SYD Jul 15, 06:40 UTCJul 15, 07:45 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-15 QFA447 SYD → MEL Jul 15, 03:40 UTCJul 15, 04:50 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-15 QFA438 MEL → SYD Jul 15, 01:30 UTCJul 15, 02:35 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-14 QFA423 SYD → MEL Jul 14, 22:55 UTCJul 15, 00:05 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-14 QFA404 MEL → SYD Jul 14, 20:20 UTCJul 14, 21:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-14 QFA770 PER → MEL Jul 14, 09:00 UTCJul 14, 12:20 UTC3h 20m
2026-07-14 QFA767 MEL → PER Jul 14, 03:15 UTCJul 14, 06:55 UTC3h 40m
2026-07-13 QFA425 SYD → MEL Jul 13, 23:35 UTCJul 14, 00:45 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-13 QFA742 ADL → SYD Jul 13, 05:05 UTCJul 13, 06:35 UTC1h 30m
2026-07-13 QFA737 SYD → ADL Jul 13, 02:20 UTCJul 13, 04:10 UTC1h 50m

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

Mode-S 7C6DB2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7C6DB2?
7C6DB2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-VYC.
Where is Mode-S 7C6DB2 registered?
Mode-S code 7C6DB2 is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7C6DB2 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 26, 22:30 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7C6DB2, octal 37066662, decimal 8,154,546.
What flights does 7C6DB2 operate?
Mode-S 7C6DB2 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including QFA889, QFA883, QFA741, QFA696, QFA693.