sensors Mode-S transponder

AE0DCB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 83-23886 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE0DCB
Octal
53406713
Decimal
11,406,795
Tail
83-23886
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 7d ago
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
-
Last broadcast
7d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE0DCB.

Callsign history 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
WATTS77 - 6 2026-05-26
WATTS24 - 2 2026-05-19
WATTS33 - 1 2026-05-08

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-26 WATTS77 - May 26, 23:39 UTCMay 27, 00:10 UTC30m
2026-05-26 WATTS77 - May 26, 23:10 UTCMay 26, 23:35 UTC25m
2026-05-26 WATTS77 - May 26, 20:29 UTCMay 26, 20:50 UTC20m
2026-05-26 WATTS77 - May 26, 17:44 UTCMay 26, 18:05 UTC20m
2026-05-26 WATTS77 - May 26, 15:05 UTCMay 26, 15:35 UTC30m
2026-05-26 WATTS77 - May 26, 14:24 UTCMay 26, 14:55 UTC30m
2026-05-19 WATTS24 - May 19, 22:00 UTCMay 19, 22:30 UTC30m
2026-05-19 WATTS24 - May 19, 16:55 UTCMay 19, 17:15 UTC20m
2026-05-08 WATTS33 - May 8, 21:15 UTCMay 8, 23:20 UTC2h 5m

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 83-23886 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE0DCB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE0DCB?
AE0DCB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 83-23886.
Is AE0DCB broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 7d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE0DCB, octal 53406713, decimal 11,406,795.
What flights does AE0DCB operate?
Mode-S AE0DCB has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including WATTS77, WATTS24, WATTS33.