sensors Mode-S transponder

801603

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to India

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

Hex
801603
Octal
40013003
Decimal
8,394,243
Country
IN
Tail
VT-TQS
Type
A20N
Broadcasting now · callsign AIC2WN · 30,425 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
IN
Last broadcast
15h ago

Current position

801603 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 801603 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AIC4JZ - 2 2026-04-14
AIC6LW - 1 2026-04-13
AIC6GB - 1 2026-04-13
AIC6BM - 1 2026-04-13
AIC5AS - 1 2026-04-12
AIC4JP - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 AIC4JP - Apr 14, 10:20 UTCApr 14, 10:50 UTC30m
2026-04-14 AIC4JZ - Apr 14, 08:05 UTCApr 14, 08:45 UTC40m
2026-04-14 AIC4JZ - Apr 14, 05:45 UTCApr 14, 06:35 UTC50m
2026-04-13 AIC6BM - Apr 13, 17:15 UTCApr 13, 17:55 UTC40m
2026-04-13 AIC6LW - Apr 13, 12:50 UTCApr 13, 13:25 UTC35m
2026-04-13 AIC6GB - Apr 13, 10:10 UTCApr 13, 11:05 UTC55m
2026-04-12 AIC5AS - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:40 UTC25m

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 801603 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 801603?
801603 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to India. Assigned to VT-TQS.
Where is Mode-S 801603 registered?
Mode-S code 801603 is allocated to India (IN). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 801603 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 801603 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 801603, octal 40013003, decimal 8,394,243.
What flights does 801603 operate?
Mode-S 801603 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including AIC4JZ, AIC6LW, AIC6GB, AIC6BM, AIC5AS.