sensors Mode-S transponder

AE449B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 22-03470 · MCDONNELL DOUGLAS AH-64 Apache

Hex
AE449B
Octal
53442233
Decimal
11,420,827
Tail
22-03470
Type
H64
No current signal · last broadcast 8d ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
8d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE449B.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R23470 - 6 2026-05-25
UGLY47 - 1 2026-05-14

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-25 R23470 - May 25, 17:20 UTCMay 25, 18:00 UTC40m
2026-05-25 R23470 - May 25, 16:30 UTCMay 25, 16:45 UTC15m
2026-05-14 UGLY47 - May 14, 16:55 UTCMay 14, 17:50 UTC55m
2026-05-12 R23470 - May 12, 03:00 UTCMay 12, 04:00 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-08 R23470 - May 8, 03:44 UTCMay 8, 03:55 UTC10m
2026-05-08 R23470 - May 8, 01:24 UTCMay 8, 02:24 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-25 R23470 - Apr 25, 21:55 UTCApr 25, 22:10 UTC15m

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 22-03470 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE449B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE449B?
AE449B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 22-03470.
Is AE449B broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 8d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE449B, octal 53442233, decimal 11,420,827.
What flights does AE449B operate?
Mode-S AE449B has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including R23470, UGLY47.