sensors Mode-S transponder

C81D02

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to New Zealand

Currently assigned to ZK-NSZ · CESSNA 152

Hex
C81D02
Octal
62016402
Decimal
13,114,626
Country
NZ
Tail
ZK-NSZ
Type
C152
Broadcasting now · callsign ZKNSZ · 1,375 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
NZ
Last broadcast
17h ago

Current position

C81D02 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address C81D02 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
ZKNSZ - 7 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 ZKNSZ - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:25 UTC10m
2026-04-13 ZKNSZ - Apr 13, 21:55 UTCApr 13, 23:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 ZKNSZ DUD → DUD Apr 13, 20:40 UTCApr 13, 21:05 UTC25m
2026-04-13 ZKNSZ - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:30 UTC10m
2026-04-13 ZKNSZ - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:30 UTC35m
2026-04-13 ZKNSZ - Apr 13, 03:25 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC50m
2026-04-13 ZKNSZ - Apr 13, 01:20 UTCApr 13, 02:20 UTC1h 0m

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

Mode-S C81D02 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code C81D02?
C81D02 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to New Zealand. Assigned to ZK-NSZ.
Where is Mode-S C81D02 registered?
Mode-S code C81D02 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 C81D02 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S C81D02 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex C81D02, octal 62016402, decimal 13,114,626.
What flights does C81D02 operate?
Mode-S C81D02 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including ZKNSZ.