sensors Mode-S transponder

7C79D4

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-YCM · PACIFIC AEROSPACE CT-4 Airtrainer · operated by THOMAS, Gary David

Hex
7C79D4
Octal
37074724
Decimal
8,157,652
Country
AU
Tail
VH-YCM
Type
CT4
No current signal · last broadcast 6h ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
AU
Last broadcast
6h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 7C79D4.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7C79D4 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
YCM - 4 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 YCM - Apr 18, 23:50 UTCApr 19, 00:35 UTC45m
2026-04-17 YCM - Apr 17, 23:45 UTCApr 18, 00:50 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-17 YCM - Apr 17, 21:55 UTCApr 17, 22:30 UTC35m
2026-04-16 YCM - Apr 16, 00:20 UTCApr 16, 00:50 UTC30m

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

Mode-S 7C79D4 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7C79D4?
7C79D4 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-YCM.
Where is Mode-S 7C79D4 registered?
Mode-S code 7C79D4 is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7C79D4 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 6h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7C79D4, octal 37074724, decimal 8,157,652.
What flights does 7C79D4 operate?
Mode-S 7C79D4 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including YCM.