sensors Mode-S transponder

801686

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to India

Currently assigned to VT-BWA · BOEING 737 MAX 8

Hex
801686
Octal
40013206
Decimal
8,394,374
Country
IN
Tail
VT-BWA
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 17h ago
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
IN
Last broadcast
17h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 801686.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 801686 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AXB779 Air India Express 1 2026-04-14
AXB6802 - 1 2026-04-13
AXB6801 Air India Express 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 AXB779 CNN → JED Apr 14, 10:25 UTCApr 14, 10:40 UTC15m
2026-04-13 AXB6802 - Apr 13, 07:50 UTCApr 13, 08:10 UTC20m
2026-04-13 AXB6801 CNN → SHJ Apr 13, 05:50 UTCApr 13, 06:25 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.

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Mode-S 801686 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 801686?
801686 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to India. Assigned to VT-BWA.
Where is Mode-S 801686 registered?
Mode-S code 801686 is allocated to India (IN). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 801686 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 17h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 801686, octal 40013206, decimal 8,394,374.
What flights does 801686 operate?
Mode-S 801686 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including AXB779, AXB6802, AXB6801.