sensors Mode-S transponder

C81AC5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to New Zealand

Currently assigned to ZK-SAA · CESSNA 208 Caravan

Hex
C81AC5
Octal
62015305
Decimal
13,114,053
Country
NZ
Tail
ZK-SAA
Type
C208
Broadcasting now · callsign SDA289 · -100 ft
Flights observed
518
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
NZ
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

C81AC5 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address C81AC5 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SDA341 - 23 2026-07-09
SDA342 - 20 2026-07-09
SDA350 - 18 2026-07-08
SDA349 - 18 2026-07-08
SDA348 - 18 2026-07-08
SDA347 - 18 2026-07-08
SDA283 - 13 2026-07-13
SDA281 - 12 2026-07-13
SDA123 - 12 2026-07-04
SDA121 - 12 2026-07-06
SDA287 - 11 2026-07-12
SDA280 - 11 2026-07-13
SDA271 - 11 2026-07-13
SDA241 - 11 2026-07-06
SDA343 - 10 2026-07-08
SDA286 - 10 2026-07-12
SDA253 - 9 2026-07-05
SDA289 - 8 2026-06-25
SDA282 - 8 2026-07-11
SDA124 - 8 2026-06-28

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-14 SDA285 WLG → WLG Jul 14, 03:40 UTCJul 14, 04:55 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-14 SDA346 - Jul 14, 02:25 UTCJul 14, 02:40 UTC15m
2026-07-14 SDA345 - Jul 14, 01:05 UTCJul 14, 01:35 UTC30m
2026-07-14 SDA284 - Jul 14, 00:05 UTCJul 14, 00:25 UTC20m
2026-07-13 SDA283 WLG → BHE Jul 13, 23:05 UTCJul 13, 23:30 UTC25m
2026-07-13 SDA281 - Jul 13, 18:55 UTCJul 13, 20:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-13 SDA280 - Jul 13, 18:10 UTCJul 13, 18:30 UTC20m
2026-07-13 SDA271 WLG → BHE Jul 13, 07:30 UTCJul 13, 07:55 UTC25m
2026-07-13 SDA269 WLG → WLG Jul 13, 05:25 UTCJul 13, 06:40 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-13 SDA267 - Jul 13, 03:50 UTCJul 13, 05:01 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-13 SDA266 - Jul 13, 03:05 UTCJul 13, 03:45 UTC40m
2026-07-13 SDA413 - Jul 13, 01:35 UTCJul 13, 01:55 UTC20m
2026-07-13 SDA412 - Jul 13, 00:30 UTCJul 13, 00:55 UTC25m
2026-07-12 SDA287 - Jul 12, 08:25 UTCJul 12, 08:50 UTC25m
2026-07-12 SDA286 - Jul 12, 07:40 UTCJul 12, 08:20 UTC40m
2026-07-12 SDA415 - Jul 12, 06:35 UTCJul 12, 06:55 UTC20m
2026-07-12 SDA504 - Jul 12, 05:45 UTCJul 12, 06:01 UTC15m
2026-07-12 SDA505 - Jul 12, 04:15 UTCJul 12, 04:25 UTC10m
2026-07-12 SDA414 - Jul 12, 03:01 UTCJul 12, 03:20 UTC20m
2026-07-12 SDA285 - Jul 12, 01:55 UTCJul 12, 02:15 UTC20m
2026-07-11 SDA283 - Jul 11, 23:55 UTCJul 12, 01:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-11 SDA282 BHE → WLG Jul 11, 23:05 UTCJul 11, 23:25 UTC20m
2026-07-11 SDA281 WLG → BHE Jul 11, 21:45 UTCJul 11, 22:10 UTC25m
2026-07-11 SDA250 BHE → WLG Jul 11, 20:05 UTCJul 11, 20:25 UTC20m
2026-07-09 SDA263 - Jul 9, 23:25 UTCJul 9, 23:45 UTC20m
2026-07-09 SDA262 BHE → WLG Jul 9, 22:30 UTCJul 9, 23:00 UTC30m
2026-07-09 SDA261 WLG → BHE Jul 9, 21:30 UTCJul 9, 21:50 UTC20m
2026-07-09 SDA342 - Jul 9, 20:35 UTCJul 9, 21:25 UTC50m
2026-07-09 SDA341 - Jul 9, 19:20 UTCJul 9, 19:45 UTC25m
2026-07-09 SDA260 - Jul 9, 18:15 UTCJul 9, 18:40 UTC25m
2026-07-08 SDA283 WLG → BHE Jul 8, 23:25 UTCJul 8, 23:50 UTC25m
2026-07-08 SDA344 - Jul 8, 22:25 UTCJul 8, 23:05 UTC40m
2026-07-08 SDA343 - Jul 8, 21:10 UTCJul 8, 21:20 UTC10m
2026-07-08 SDA342 - Jul 8, 19:40 UTCJul 8, 20:10 UTC30m
2026-07-08 SDA341 - Jul 8, 18:10 UTCJul 8, 18:40 UTC30m
2026-07-08 SDA350 - Jul 8, 08:35 UTCJul 8, 09:10 UTC35m
2026-07-08 SDA349 - Jul 8, 07:15 UTCJul 8, 07:40 UTC25m
2026-07-08 SDA348 - Jul 8, 06:05 UTCJul 8, 06:30 UTC25m
2026-07-08 SDA347 - Jul 8, 04:30 UTCJul 8, 04:55 UTC25m
2026-07-08 SDA244 - Jul 8, 01:40 UTCJul 8, 02:20 UTC40m
2026-07-08 SDA243 WLG → BHE Jul 8, 00:45 UTCJul 8, 01:05 UTC20m
2026-07-07 SDA122 WLG → WLG Jul 7, 22:45 UTCJul 8, 00:10 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-07 SDA342 - Jul 7, 20:15 UTCJul 7, 20:40 UTC25m
2026-07-07 SDA341 - Jul 7, 18:20 UTCJul 7, 18:45 UTC25m
2026-07-07 SDA350 - Jul 7, 08:35 UTCJul 7, 09:00 UTC25m
2026-07-07 SDA349 - Jul 7, 07:00 UTCJul 7, 07:10 UTC10m
2026-07-07 SDA348 - Jul 7, 06:00 UTCJul 7, 06:25 UTC25m
2026-07-07 SDA347 - Jul 7, 04:25 UTCJul 7, 04:35 UTC10m
2026-07-07 SDA390 - Jul 7, 02:55 UTCJul 7, 03:50 UTC55m
2026-07-07 SDA391 - Jul 7, 01:05 UTCJul 7, 01:30 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.

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

Mode-S C81AC5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code C81AC5?
C81AC5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to New Zealand. Assigned to ZK-SAA.
Where is Mode-S C81AC5 registered?
Mode-S code C81AC5 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 C81AC5 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S C81AC5 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex C81AC5, octal 62015305, decimal 13,114,053.
What flights does C81AC5 operate?
Mode-S C81AC5 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SDA341, SDA342, SDA350, SDA349, SDA348.