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7CAF16

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to VH-8VC · BOEING 737 MAX 8

Hex
7CAF16
Octal
37127426
Decimal
8,171,286
Country
AU
Tail
VH-8VC
Type
B38M
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
AU
Last broadcast
12h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 7CAF16.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7CAF16 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
VOZ9338 Virgin Australia 1 2026-04-13
VOZ9297 - 1 2026-04-13
VOZ1890 - 1 2026-04-14
VOZ1885 - 1 2026-04-14
VOZ1865 - 1 2026-04-13
VOZ1864 - 1 2026-04-13
VOZ1859 - 1 2026-04-13
VOZ1858 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 VOZ1890 - Apr 14, 09:40 UTCApr 14, 10:15 UTC35m
2026-04-14 VOZ1885 - Apr 14, 06:10 UTCApr 14, 06:35 UTC25m
2026-04-13 VOZ9297 - Apr 13, 23:30 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC10m
2026-04-13 VOZ1864 KGI → PER Apr 13, 10:40 UTCApr 13, 11:35 UTC55m
2026-04-13 VOZ1865 PER → KGI Apr 13, 09:15 UTCApr 13, 10:05 UTC50m
2026-04-13 VOZ1858 - Apr 13, 07:00 UTCApr 13, 07:55 UTC55m
2026-04-13 VOZ1859 PER → KGI Apr 13, 05:10 UTCApr 13, 06:10 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 VOZ9338 CJF → PER Apr 13, 02:40 UTCApr 13, 03:15 UTC35m

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

Mode-S 7CAF16 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7CAF16?
7CAF16 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to VH-8VC.
Where is Mode-S 7CAF16 registered?
Mode-S code 7CAF16 is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7CAF16 broadcasting right now?
Mode-S 7CAF16 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 7CAF16, octal 37127426, decimal 8,171,286.
What flights does 7CAF16 operate?
Mode-S 7CAF16 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including VOZ9338, VOZ9297, VOZ1890, VOZ1885, VOZ1865.