sensors Mode-S transponder

AE478B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 07-20039 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE478B
Octal
53443613
Decimal
11,421,579
Tail
07-20039
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 4h ago
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
4h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE478B.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
G20039 - 10 2026-05-15

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-15 G20039 - May 15, 01:05 UTCMay 15, 01:30 UTC25m
2026-05-14 G20039 - May 14, 23:00 UTCMay 15, 00:00 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-14 G20039 - May 14, 01:00 UTCMay 14, 01:30 UTC30m
2026-05-14 G20039 - May 14, 00:45 UTCMay 14, 00:55 UTC10m
2026-05-13 G20039 - May 13, 18:10 UTCMay 13, 18:20 UTC10m
2026-04-28 G20039 - Apr 28, 19:30 UTCApr 28, 21:25 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-22 G20039 - Apr 22, 17:10 UTCApr 22, 17:20 UTC10m
2026-04-20 G20039 - Apr 20, 17:50 UTCApr 20, 18:00 UTC10m
2026-04-20 G20039 - Apr 20, 14:25 UTCApr 20, 14:35 UTC10m
2026-04-15 G20039 - Apr 15, 13:10 UTCApr 15, 13:20 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 07-20039 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE478B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE478B?
AE478B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 07-20039.
Is AE478B broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 4h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE478B, octal 53443613, decimal 11,421,579.
What flights does AE478B operate?
Mode-S AE478B has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including G20039.