sensors Mode-S transponder

7C78AD

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-X4F · AIRBUS A220-300 · operated by Qantas

Hex
7C78AD
Octal
37074255
Decimal
8,157,357
Country
AU
Tail
VH-X4F
Type
BCS3
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
AU
Last broadcast
17h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 7C78AD.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7C78AD 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
QLK1599 - 3 2026-04-13
QLK1527 - 3 2026-04-13
QLK1578 - 2 2026-04-14
QLK1546 - 1 2026-04-13
QLK1524 - 1 2026-04-13
QLK1519 - 1 2026-04-12
QLK1512 - 1 2026-04-14
QLK1256 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 QLK1578 - Apr 14, 10:10 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC55m
2026-04-14 QLK1578 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 07:20 UTC10m
2026-04-14 QLK1512 - Apr 14, 06:15 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC55m
2026-04-13 QLK1546 - Apr 13, 21:10 UTCApr 13, 21:50 UTC40m
2026-04-13 QLK1256 MEL → BNE Apr 13, 09:45 UTCApr 13, 11:35 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 QLK1527 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 08:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 QLK1527 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 08:40 UTC45m
2026-04-13 QLK1527 - Apr 13, 07:40 UTCApr 13, 08:15 UTC35m
2026-04-13 QLK1524 - Apr 13, 06:00 UTCApr 13, 06:45 UTC45m
2026-04-13 QLK1599 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:35 UTC15m
2026-04-13 QLK1599 - Apr 13, 04:00 UTCApr 13, 04:35 UTC35m
2026-04-13 QLK1599 - Apr 13, 03:30 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC45m
2026-04-12 QLK1519 - Apr 12, 20:05 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC10m

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-X4F page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 7C78AD frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7C78AD?
7C78AD is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-X4F.
Where is Mode-S 7C78AD registered?
Mode-S code 7C78AD is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7C78AD broadcasting right now?
Mode-S 7C78AD is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7C78AD, octal 37074255, decimal 8,157,357.
What flights does 7C78AD operate?
Mode-S 7C78AD has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including QLK1599, QLK1527, QLK1578, QLK1546, QLK1524.