sensors Mode-S transponder

AE21CE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 88-26023 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE21CE
Octal
53420716
Decimal
11,411,918
Tail
88-26023
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 AE21CE.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
G26023 - 11 2026-05-05

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-05 G26023 - May 5, 22:25 UTCMay 5, 22:45 UTC20m
2026-05-05 G26023 - May 5, 19:50 UTCMay 5, 20:35 UTC45m
2026-05-05 G26023 - May 5, 15:45 UTCMay 5, 17:05 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-29 G26023 - Apr 29, 23:55 UTCApr 30, 00:05 UTC10m
2026-04-29 G26023 - Apr 29, 22:20 UTCApr 29, 22:45 UTC25m
2026-04-29 G26023 - Apr 29, 18:55 UTCApr 29, 20:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-29 G26023 STC → STC Apr 29, 03:00 UTCApr 29, 04:05 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-23 G26023 - Apr 23, 18:45 UTCApr 23, 19:55 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-23 G26023 - Apr 23, 02:05 UTCApr 23, 02:45 UTC40m
2026-04-22 G26023 STC → STC Apr 22, 01:20 UTCApr 22, 03:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-14 G26023 - Apr 14, 22:30 UTCApr 14, 22:40 UTC10m

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 88-26023 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE21CE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE21CE?
AE21CE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 88-26023.
Is AE21CE 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 AE21CE, octal 53420716, decimal 11,411,918.
What flights does AE21CE operate?
Mode-S AE21CE has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including G26023.