sensors Mode-S transponder

C05FA9

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Canada

Currently assigned to C-GKFW · SIKORSKY S-76 Spirit · operated by Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter Ltd.

Hex
C05FA9
Octal
60057651
Decimal
12,607,401
Country
CA
Tail
C-GKFW
Type
S76
No current signal · last broadcast 10h ago
Flights observed
201
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
CA
Last broadcast
10h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S C05FA9.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address C05FA9 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
KFA579 - 137 2026-07-16
KFA578 - 64 2026-07-18

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-18 KFA578 - Jul 18, 01:10 UTCJul 18, 01:34 UTC25m
2026-07-17 KFA578 - Jul 17, 23:10 UTCJul 17, 23:35 UTC25m
2026-07-17 KFA578 - Jul 17, 16:19 UTCJul 17, 16:40 UTC20m
2026-07-17 KFA578 - Jul 17, 14:39 UTCJul 17, 15:00 UTC20m
2026-07-17 KFA578 - Jul 17, 00:35 UTCJul 17, 01:00 UTC25m
2026-07-16 KFA579 - Jul 16, 22:55 UTCJul 16, 23:20 UTC25m
2026-07-16 KFA579 - Jul 16, 14:40 UTCJul 16, 15:05 UTC25m
2026-07-16 KFA579 - Jul 16, 00:40 UTCJul 16, 01:00 UTC20m
2026-07-15 KFA579 - Jul 15, 22:50 UTCJul 15, 23:15 UTC25m
2026-07-15 KFA579 - Jul 15, 16:35 UTCJul 15, 16:55 UTC20m
2026-07-15 KFA579 - Jul 15, 14:40 UTCJul 15, 15:05 UTC25m
2026-07-15 KFA579 - Jul 15, 00:35 UTCJul 15, 00:55 UTC20m
2026-07-14 KFA579 - Jul 14, 22:55 UTCJul 14, 23:20 UTC25m
2026-07-14 KFA579 - Jul 14, 16:40 UTCJul 14, 16:55 UTC15m
2026-07-14 KFA579 - Jul 14, 14:50 UTCJul 14, 15:15 UTC25m
2026-07-14 KFA579 YAJ → YVR Jul 14, 01:25 UTCJul 14, 01:40 UTC15m
2026-07-13 KFA579 - Jul 13, 13:55 UTCJul 13, 14:05 UTC10m
2026-07-11 KFA579 YLW → YVR Jul 11, 00:55 UTCJul 11, 01:50 UTC55m
2026-07-10 KFA579 - Jul 10, 22:50 UTCJul 10, 23:10 UTC20m
2026-07-10 KFA579 - Jul 10, 17:20 UTCJul 10, 17:35 UTC15m
2026-07-10 KFA579 - Jul 10, 16:30 UTCJul 10, 16:45 UTC15m
2026-07-10 KFA579 - Jul 10, 14:50 UTCJul 10, 15:35 UTC45m
2026-07-10 KFA579 - Jul 10, 00:35 UTCJul 10, 01:00 UTC25m
2026-07-09 KFA579 - Jul 9, 23:00 UTCJul 9, 23:20 UTC20m
2026-07-09 KFA579 - Jul 9, 16:45 UTCJul 9, 17:10 UTC25m
2026-07-09 KFA579 - Jul 9, 14:50 UTCJul 9, 15:10 UTC20m
2026-07-09 KFA579 - Jul 9, 00:45 UTCJul 9, 01:10 UTC25m
2026-07-08 KFA579 - Jul 8, 23:00 UTCJul 8, 23:25 UTC25m
2026-07-08 KFA579 - Jul 8, 16:45 UTCJul 8, 17:05 UTC20m
2026-07-08 KFA579 - Jul 8, 14:55 UTCJul 8, 15:15 UTC20m
2026-07-08 KFA579 - Jul 8, 01:05 UTCJul 8, 01:25 UTC20m
2026-07-07 KFA579 - Jul 7, 23:00 UTCJul 7, 23:25 UTC25m
2026-07-07 KFA579 - Jul 7, 17:05 UTCJul 7, 17:20 UTC15m
2026-07-07 KFA578 - Jul 7, 15:05 UTCJul 7, 15:25 UTC20m
2026-07-04 KFA578 - Jul 4, 00:40 UTCJul 4, 01:05 UTC25m
2026-07-03 KFA578 - Jul 3, 23:05 UTCJul 3, 23:25 UTC20m
2026-07-03 KFA579 - Jul 3, 16:30 UTCJul 3, 16:45 UTC15m
2026-07-03 KFA579 - Jul 3, 14:40 UTCJul 3, 14:55 UTC15m
2026-07-03 KFA579 - Jul 3, 01:25 UTCJul 3, 01:55 UTC30m
2026-07-02 KFA579 - Jul 2, 23:40 UTCJul 3, 00:05 UTC25m
2026-07-02 KFA579 - Jul 2, 16:40 UTCJul 2, 17:00 UTC20m
2026-07-02 KFA579 - Jul 2, 14:55 UTCJul 2, 15:10 UTC15m
2026-07-01 KFA578 - Jul 1, 00:45 UTCJul 1, 01:00 UTC15m
2026-06-30 KFA578 - Jun 30, 23:00 UTCJun 30, 23:25 UTC25m
2026-06-30 KFA579 - Jun 30, 16:55 UTCJun 30, 17:10 UTC15m
2026-06-30 KFA579 - Jun 30, 14:50 UTCJun 30, 15:10 UTC20m
2026-06-27 KFA579 - Jun 27, 01:09 UTCJun 27, 01:35 UTC25m
2026-06-26 KFA579 - Jun 26, 23:00 UTCJun 26, 23:25 UTC25m
2026-06-26 KFA579 - Jun 26, 16:44 UTCJun 26, 17:09 UTC25m
2026-06-26 KFA579 - Jun 26, 14:59 UTCJun 26, 15:15 UTC15m

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-GKFW page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S C05FA9 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code C05FA9?
C05FA9 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Canada. Assigned to C-GKFW.
Where is Mode-S C05FA9 registered?
Mode-S code C05FA9 is allocated to Canada (CA). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is C05FA9 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 10h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex C05FA9, octal 60057651, decimal 12,607,401.
What flights does C05FA9 operate?
Mode-S C05FA9 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including KFA579, KFA578.