sensors Mode-S transponder

7CAE06

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-8NS · AIRBUS A-319 · operated by QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED

Hex
7CAE06
Octal
37127006
Decimal
8,171,014
Country
AU
Tail
VH-8NS
Type
A319
Broadcasting now · callsign NWK2994 · 28,475 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
AU
Last broadcast
13h ago

Current position

7CAE06 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7CAE06 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
NWK2935 - 1 2026-04-14
NWK2934 - 1 2026-04-14
NWK1743 - 1 2026-04-13
NWK1742 - 1 2026-04-13
NWK1714 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 NWK2935 - Apr 14, 09:30 UTCApr 14, 10:00 UTC30m
2026-04-14 NWK2934 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:45 UTC30m
2026-04-13 NWK1714 - Apr 13, 22:55 UTCApr 13, 23:25 UTC30m
2026-04-13 NWK1743 - Apr 13, 13:05 UTCApr 13, 13:45 UTC40m
2026-04-13 NWK1742 - Apr 13, 06:00 UTCApr 13, 06:40 UTC40m

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-8NS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 7CAE06 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7CAE06?
7CAE06 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-8NS.
Where is Mode-S 7CAE06 registered?
Mode-S code 7CAE06 is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7CAE06 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 7CAE06 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7CAE06, octal 37127006, decimal 8,171,014.
What flights does 7CAE06 operate?
Mode-S 7CAE06 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including NWK2935, NWK2934, NWK1743, NWK1742, NWK1714.