sensors Mode-S transponder

7CAE60

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-8QA · DE HAVILLAND DHC-8-400 Dash 8 · operated by NATIONAL JET EXPRESS PTY LTD

Hex
7CAE60
Octal
37127140
Decimal
8,171,104
Country
AU
Tail
VH-8QA
Type
DH8D
Broadcasting now · callsign JTE508 · 24,000 ft
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
AU
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

7CAE60 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7CAE60 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
JTE353 - 1 2026-04-13
JTE352 National Jet Express 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 JTE353 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 08:55 UTC35m
2026-04-13 JTE352 BNE → MOV Apr 13, 05:15 UTCApr 13, 05:55 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.

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Mode-S 7CAE60 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7CAE60?
7CAE60 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-8QA.
Where is Mode-S 7CAE60 registered?
Mode-S code 7CAE60 is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7CAE60 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 7CAE60 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7CAE60, octal 37127140, decimal 8,171,104.
What flights does 7CAE60 operate?
Mode-S 7CAE60 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including JTE353, JTE352.