sensors Mode-S transponder

AE2688

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 6550 · Eurocopter MH-65D Dolphin

Hex
AE2688
Octal
53423210
Decimal
11,413,128
Tail
6550
Type
AS65
Broadcasting now · callsign C6550 · 550 ft
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
4h ago

Current position

AE2688 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
C6550 - 10 2026-05-07

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-07 C6550 - May 7, 18:00 UTCMay 7, 18:15 UTC15m
2026-05-06 C6550 - May 6, 15:15 UTCMay 6, 15:40 UTC25m
2026-05-06 C6550 - May 6, 01:35 UTCMay 6, 01:50 UTC15m
2026-05-05 C6550 - May 5, 22:55 UTCMay 5, 23:15 UTC20m
2026-05-05 C6550 - May 5, 00:40 UTCMay 5, 01:05 UTC25m
2026-04-23 C6550 - Apr 23, 18:00 UTCApr 23, 18:10 UTC10m
2026-04-23 C6550 - Apr 23, 15:20 UTCApr 23, 15:35 UTC15m
2026-04-15 C6550 - Apr 15, 17:30 UTCApr 15, 18:00 UTC30m
2026-04-15 C6550 - Apr 15, 15:05 UTCApr 15, 15:25 UTC20m
2026-04-15 C6550 - Apr 15, 14:30 UTCApr 15, 14:55 UTC24m

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 6550 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE2688 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE2688?
AE2688 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 6550.
Is AE2688 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AE2688 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE2688, octal 53423210, decimal 11,413,128.
What flights does AE2688 operate?
Mode-S AE2688 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including C6550.