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sensors Mode-S transponder

AE278B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 166339 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE278B
Octal
53423613
Decimal
11,413,387
Tail
166339
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE278B.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
LS20 - 3 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 LS20 - Apr 13, 23:05 UTCApr 13, 23:25 UTC20m
2026-04-13 LS20 - Apr 13, 20:00 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC10m
2026-04-13 LS20 NZY → NZY Apr 13, 18:00 UTCApr 13, 19:05 UTC1h 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 166339 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE278B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE278B?
AE278B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 166339.
Is AE278B 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 AE278B, octal 53423613, decimal 11,413,387.
What flights does AE278B operate?
Mode-S AE278B has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including LS20.