sensors Mode-S transponder

C803AE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to New Zealand

Currently assigned to ZK-DXO · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk

Hex
C803AE
Octal
62001656
Decimal
13,108,142
Country
NZ
Tail
ZK-DXO
Type
C172
Broadcasting now · callsign SAV12O · 3,950 ft
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
NZ
Last broadcast
22h ago

Current position

C803AE is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address C803AE falls within the block assigned to New Zealand (NZ) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in New Zealand 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 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SAV12O - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SAV12O - Apr 14, 05:30 UTCApr 14, 05:55 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 C803AE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code C803AE?
C803AE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to New Zealand. Assigned to ZK-DXO.
Where is Mode-S C803AE registered?
Mode-S code C803AE is allocated to New Zealand (NZ). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is C803AE broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S C803AE is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex C803AE, octal 62001656, decimal 13,108,142.
What flights does C803AE operate?
Mode-S C803AE has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including SAV12O.