sensors Mode-S transponder

7C78AA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-X4C · AIRBUS A220-300 · operated by QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED

Hex
7C78AA
Octal
37074252
Decimal
8,157,354
Country
AU
Tail
VH-X4C
Type
BCS3
No current signal · last broadcast 18h ago
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
AU
Last broadcast
18h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 7C78AA.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7C78AA 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
QLK1506 - 2 2026-04-13
QLK1504 - 2 2026-04-13
QLK1272 - 2 2026-04-14
QLK1508 - 1 2026-04-13
QLK1507 - 1 2026-04-13
QLK1505 - 1 2026-04-13
QLK1501 - 1 2026-04-13
QLK1294 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 QLK1272 - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 09:30 UTC20m
2026-04-14 QLK1272 - Apr 14, 07:35 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-14 QLK1294 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:25 UTC10m
2026-04-13 QLK1501 - Apr 13, 23:25 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC15m
2026-04-13 QLK1508 - Apr 13, 20:40 UTCApr 13, 22:00 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 QLK1507 - Apr 13, 10:20 UTCApr 13, 11:00 UTC40m
2026-04-13 QLK1506 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 09:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 QLK1506 - Apr 13, 08:05 UTCApr 13, 09:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 QLK1505 - Apr 13, 04:55 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC3h 20m
2026-04-13 QLK1504 - Apr 13, 02:35 UTCApr 13, 03:35 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-12 QLK1504 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 03:35 UTC3h 40m

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-X4C page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 7C78AA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7C78AA?
7C78AA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-X4C.
Where is Mode-S 7C78AA registered?
Mode-S code 7C78AA is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7C78AA broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 18h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7C78AA, octal 37074252, decimal 8,157,354.
What flights does 7C78AA operate?
Mode-S 7C78AA has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including QLK1506, QLK1504, QLK1272, QLK1508, QLK1507.