sensors Mode-S transponder

C03A97

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Canada

Currently assigned to C-FWEW · DE HAVILLAND DHC-8-400 Dash 8 · operated by Westjet Encore Ltd.

Hex
C03A97
Octal
60035227
Decimal
12,597,911
Country
CA
Tail
C-FWEW
Type
DH8D
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
CA
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S C03A97.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address C03A97 falls within the block assigned to Canada (CA) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Canada 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
WEN3420 WestJet Encore 2 2026-04-13
WEN3744 WestJet Encore 1 2026-04-13
WEN3653 - 1 2026-04-13
WEN3648 - 1 2026-04-13
WEN3465 - 1 2026-04-13
WEN3464 - 1 2026-04-13
WEN3444 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 WEN3648 - Apr 13, 22:40 UTCApr 13, 23:30 UTC50m
2026-04-13 WEN3653 - Apr 13, 20:40 UTCApr 13, 21:40 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 WEN3744 YXS → YYC Apr 13, 18:00 UTCApr 13, 19:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 WEN3420 YVR → YXS Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 WEN3420 YVR → YXS Apr 13, 16:05 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC10m
2026-04-13 WEN3465 - Apr 13, 02:42 UTCApr 13, 03:30 UTC48m
2026-04-13 WEN3464 - Apr 13, 00:55 UTCApr 13, 01:40 UTC45m
2026-04-12 WEN3444 - Apr 12, 18:00 UTCApr 12, 19:25 UTC1h 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.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the C-FWEW page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S C03A97 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code C03A97?
C03A97 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Canada. Assigned to C-FWEW.
Where is Mode-S C03A97 registered?
Mode-S code C03A97 is allocated to Canada (CA). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is C03A97 broadcasting right now?
Mode-S C03A97 is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex C03A97, octal 60035227, decimal 12,597,911.
What flights does C03A97 operate?
Mode-S C03A97 has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including WEN3420, WEN3744, WEN3653, WEN3648, WEN3465.