sensors Mode-S transponder

8016AF

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to India

Currently assigned to VT-BWF · BOEING 737 MAX 8

Hex
8016AF
Octal
40013257
Decimal
8,394,415
Country
IN
Tail
VT-BWF
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 12h ago
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
IN
Last broadcast
12h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8016AF.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8016AF 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AXB1514 Air India Express 5 2026-04-14
AXB1369 Air India Express 4 2026-04-13
AXB1518 Air India Express 3 2026-04-14
AXB1517 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 AXB1514 CNN → BLR Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 10:50 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-14 AXB1514 CNN → BLR Apr 14, 08:40 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC25m
2026-04-14 AXB1514 CNN → BLR Apr 14, 06:20 UTCApr 14, 07:00 UTC40m
2026-04-14 AXB1518 GAU → CCU Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:20 UTC5m
2026-04-13 AXB1369 JAI → GAU Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:30 UTC15m
2026-04-13 AXB1369 JAI → GAU Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:30 UTC40m
2026-04-13 AXB1369 JAI → GAU Apr 13, 15:35 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC40m
2026-04-13 AXB1369 JAI → GAU Apr 13, 12:30 UTCApr 13, 14:10 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 AXB1514 - Apr 13, 08:50 UTCApr 13, 11:10 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 AXB1514 - Apr 13, 06:40 UTCApr 13, 07:25 UTC45m
2026-04-13 AXB1518 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:05 UTC45m
2026-04-13 AXB1518 - Apr 13, 04:05 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC10m
2026-04-13 AXB1517 - Apr 13, 02:00 UTCApr 13, 02:45 UTC45m

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 8016AF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8016AF?
8016AF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to India. Assigned to VT-BWF.
Where is Mode-S 8016AF registered?
Mode-S code 8016AF is allocated to India (IN). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 8016AF broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 12h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8016AF, octal 40013257, decimal 8,394,415.
What flights does 8016AF operate?
Mode-S 8016AF has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including AXB1514, AXB1369, AXB1518, AXB1517.