sensors Mode-S transponder

AE2BF2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 166575 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE2BF2
Octal
53425762
Decimal
11,414,514
Tail
166575
Type
H60
Broadcasting now · callsign SHWK417 · 500 ft
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

AE2BF2 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SHWK417 - 6 2026-04-23
SHWK401 - 2 2026-04-23

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-23 SHWK417 - Apr 23, 21:30 UTCApr 23, 22:05 UTC35m
2026-04-23 SHWK417 - Apr 23, 20:25 UTCApr 23, 20:45 UTC20m
2026-04-23 SHWK417 NZY → NZY Apr 23, 17:20 UTCApr 23, 19:15 UTC1h 54m
2026-04-23 SHWK401 - Apr 23, 16:30 UTCApr 23, 16:40 UTC10m
2026-04-23 SHWK401 - Apr 23, 15:40 UTCApr 23, 16:00 UTC20m
2026-04-14 SHWK417 - Apr 14, 20:55 UTCApr 14, 21:15 UTC20m
2026-04-14 SHWK417 - Apr 14, 19:20 UTCApr 14, 20:50 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-14 SHWK417 - Apr 14, 17:10 UTCApr 14, 18:45 UTC1h 35m

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 166575 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE2BF2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE2BF2?
AE2BF2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 166575.
Is AE2BF2 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AE2BF2 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE2BF2, octal 53425762, decimal 11,414,514.
What flights does AE2BF2 operate?
Mode-S AE2BF2 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including SHWK417, SHWK401.