sensors Mode-S transponder

7CF9DA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Australia

Currently assigned to A54-003 · PILATUS PC-21

Hex
7CF9DA
Octal
37174732
Decimal
8,190,426
Country
AU
Tail
A54-003
Type
PC21
Broadcasting now · callsign VIPR44 · 3,975 ft
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
AU
Last broadcast
22h ago

Current position

7CF9DA is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 7CF9DA 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
VIPR10 - 2 2026-04-14
VIPR99 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 VIPR10 - Apr 14, 05:45 UTCApr 14, 06:55 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 VIPR99 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:15 UTC55m
2026-04-13 VIPR10 - Apr 13, 01:15 UTCApr 13, 02:15 UTC1h 0m

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 A54-003 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 7CF9DA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 7CF9DA?
7CF9DA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Australia. Assigned to A54-003.
Where is Mode-S 7CF9DA registered?
Mode-S code 7CF9DA is allocated to Australia (AU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 7CF9DA broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 7CF9DA is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 7CF9DA, octal 37174732, decimal 8,190,426.
What flights does 7CF9DA operate?
Mode-S 7CF9DA has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including VIPR10, VIPR99.