sensors Mode-S transponder

AE21CB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 06-27074 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE21CB
Octal
53420713
Decimal
11,411,915
Tail
06-27074
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 3h ago
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
3h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE21CB.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SPTN074 - 11 2026-04-23

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-23 SPTN074 MHR → MHR Apr 23, 19:25 UTCApr 23, 19:50 UTC25m
2026-04-23 SPTN074 - Apr 23, 17:45 UTCApr 23, 19:00 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-23 SPTN074 MHR → MHR Apr 23, 17:35 UTCApr 23, 17:40 UTC4m
2026-04-23 SPTN074 - Apr 23, 04:35 UTCApr 23, 06:20 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-23 SPTN074 - Apr 23, 03:50 UTCApr 23, 04:10 UTC20m
2026-04-23 SPTN074 MHR → MHR Apr 23, 02:15 UTCApr 23, 03:40 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-21 SPTN074 - Apr 21, 04:10 UTCApr 21, 04:25 UTC15m
2026-04-21 SPTN074 MHR → MHR Apr 21, 03:35 UTCApr 21, 03:45 UTC10m
2026-04-21 SPTN074 MHR → MHR Apr 21, 03:25 UTCApr 21, 03:30 UTC5m
2026-04-19 SPTN074 - Apr 19, 20:35 UTCApr 19, 20:55 UTC20m
2026-04-16 SPTN074 - Apr 16, 21:34 UTCApr 16, 21:55 UTC20m

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 06-27074 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE21CB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE21CB?
AE21CB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 06-27074.
Is AE21CB broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 3h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE21CB, octal 53420713, decimal 11,411,915.
What flights does AE21CB operate?
Mode-S AE21CB has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including SPTN074.