sensors Mode-S transponder

AE1478

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 166766 · CESSNA 560 Citation Ultra

Hex
AE1478
Octal
53412170
Decimal
11,408,504
Tail
166766
Type
C560
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE1478.

Callsign history 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
MAGIC56 - 4 2026-04-17
MAGIC19 - 2 2026-04-16
MAGIC02 - 2 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-17 MAGIC56 - Apr 17, 05:40 UTCApr 17, 05:55 UTC15m
2026-04-17 MAGIC56 - Apr 17, 01:30 UTCApr 17, 02:30 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-16 MAGIC56 - Apr 16, 23:45 UTCApr 17, 00:30 UTC45m
2026-04-16 MAGIC56 - Apr 16, 22:20 UTCApr 16, 22:40 UTC20m
2026-04-16 MAGIC19 - Apr 16, 09:15 UTCApr 16, 09:35 UTC20m
2026-04-16 MAGIC19 - Apr 16, 05:24 UTCApr 16, 05:49 UTC25m
2026-04-14 MAGIC02 - Apr 14, 23:10 UTCApr 15, 00:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 MAGIC02 - Apr 13, 02:55 UTCApr 13, 03:40 UTC45m

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 166766 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE1478 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE1478?
AE1478 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 166766.
Is AE1478 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 AE1478, octal 53412170, decimal 11,408,504.
What flights does AE1478 operate?
Mode-S AE1478 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including MAGIC56, MAGIC19, MAGIC02.