sensors Mode-S transponder

C815B3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to New Zealand

Currently assigned to ZK-HWQ · BELL 206 JetRanger

Hex
C815B3
Octal
62012663
Decimal
13,112,755
Country
NZ
Tail
ZK-HWQ
Type
B06
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
NZ
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S C815B3.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address C815B3 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
ZKHWQ - 4 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 ZKHWQ - Apr 13, 23:10 UTCApr 13, 23:35 UTC25m
2026-04-13 ZKHWQ - Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 22:35 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 ZKHWQ - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:30 UTC35m
2026-04-13 ZKHWQ - Apr 13, 02:20 UTCApr 13, 04:00 UTC1h 40m

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 ZK-HWQ page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S C815B3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code C815B3?
C815B3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to New Zealand. Assigned to ZK-HWQ.
Where is Mode-S C815B3 registered?
Mode-S code C815B3 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 C815B3 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex C815B3, octal 62012663, decimal 13,112,755.
What flights does C815B3 operate?
Mode-S C815B3 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including ZKHWQ.