sensors Mode-S transponder

7CAD48

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-8II · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by VIRGIN AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES PTY LTD

Hex
7CAD48
Octal
37126510
Decimal
8,170,824
Country
AU
Tail
VH-8II
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign VOZ163 · 1,150 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
AU
Last broadcast
14h ago

Current position

7CAD48 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7CAD48 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
VOZ181 - 2 2026-04-13
VOZ182 Virgin Australia 1 2026-04-13
VOZ164 - 1 2026-04-14
VOZ163 Virgin Australia 1 2026-04-13
VOZ065 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 VOZ065 - Apr 14, 08:15 UTCApr 14, 08:50 UTC35m
2026-04-14 VOZ164 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:45 UTC30m
2026-04-13 VOZ163 SYD → ZQN Apr 13, 23:00 UTCApr 13, 23:30 UTC30m
2026-04-13 VOZ182 NAN → SYD Apr 13, 08:35 UTCApr 13, 09:25 UTC50m
2026-04-13 VOZ181 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC10m
2026-04-13 VOZ181 - Apr 13, 00:00 UTCApr 13, 00:30 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.

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Mode-S 7CAD48 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7CAD48?
7CAD48 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-8II.
Where is Mode-S 7CAD48 registered?
Mode-S code 7CAD48 is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7CAD48 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 7CAD48 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7CAD48, octal 37126510, decimal 8,170,824.
What flights does 7CAD48 operate?
Mode-S 7CAD48 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including VOZ181, VOZ182, VOZ164, VOZ163, VOZ065.