sensors Mode-S transponder

80159C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to India

Currently assigned to VT-TQP · AIRBUS A-320neo

Hex
80159C
Octal
40012634
Decimal
8,394,140
Country
IN
Tail
VT-TQP
Type
A20N
Broadcasting now · callsign AIC6MW · 16,425 ft
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
IN
Last broadcast
19h ago

Current position

80159C is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 80159C falls within the block assigned to India (IN) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in India 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 7 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AIC5VE - 2 2026-04-13
AIC6JT - 1 2026-04-13
AIC6HQ - 1 2026-04-13
AIC6HC - 1 2026-04-13
AIC6AB - 1 2026-04-14
AIC5ZQ - 1 2026-04-14
AIC5NE - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 AIC6AB - Apr 14, 10:20 UTCApr 14, 10:35 UTC15m
2026-04-14 AIC5NE - Apr 14, 08:15 UTCApr 14, 08:55 UTC40m
2026-04-14 AIC5ZQ - Apr 14, 06:10 UTCApr 14, 06:30 UTC20m
2026-04-13 AIC6HQ - Apr 13, 17:20 UTCApr 13, 17:35 UTC15m
2026-04-13 AIC6JT - Apr 13, 15:20 UTCApr 13, 15:45 UTC25m
2026-04-13 AIC6HC - Apr 13, 05:50 UTCApr 13, 06:20 UTC30m
2026-04-13 AIC5VE - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:05 UTC10m
2026-04-13 AIC5VE - Apr 13, 01:40 UTCApr 13, 04:05 UTC2h 25m

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 80159C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 80159C?
80159C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to India. Assigned to VT-TQP.
Where is Mode-S 80159C registered?
Mode-S code 80159C is allocated to India (IN). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 80159C broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 80159C is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 80159C, octal 40012634, decimal 8,394,140.
What flights does 80159C operate?
Mode-S 80159C has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including AIC5VE, AIC6JT, AIC6HQ, AIC6HC, AIC6AB.