sensors Mode-S transponder

AE4873

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 09-20197 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE4873
Octal
53444163
Decimal
11,421,811
Tail
09-20197
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 7d ago
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
-
Last broadcast
7d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE4873.

Callsign history 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
PAT17 - 6 2026-07-07
PAT61 - 4 2026-05-29
PAT26 - 3 2026-07-01
PAT20 - 3 2026-06-26

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-07 PAT17 - Jul 7, 17:20 UTCJul 7, 18:00 UTC40m
2026-07-07 PAT17 - Jul 7, 14:15 UTCJul 7, 15:35 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-01 PAT26 - Jul 1, 21:20 UTCJul 1, 22:00 UTC40m
2026-07-01 PAT26 JPN → FME Jul 1, 17:35 UTCJul 1, 19:20 UTC1h 45m
2026-07-01 PAT26 DAA → JPN Jul 1, 16:35 UTCJul 1, 16:50 UTC15m
2026-06-26 PAT20 - Jun 26, 19:09 UTCJun 26, 19:35 UTC25m
2026-06-26 PAT20 - Jun 26, 17:25 UTCJun 26, 17:50 UTC25m
2026-06-26 PAT20 DAA → JPN Jun 26, 16:14 UTCJun 26, 16:24 UTC10m
2026-06-24 PAT17 - Jun 24, 15:44 UTCJun 24, 16:54 UTC1h 10m
2026-06-24 PAT17 - Jun 24, 14:55 UTCJun 24, 15:14 UTC20m
2026-06-17 PAT17 - Jun 17, 18:45 UTCJun 17, 19:30 UTC45m
2026-06-17 PAT17 - Jun 17, 15:40 UTCJun 17, 16:35 UTC55m
2026-05-29 PAT61 DAA → DAA May 29, 17:55 UTCMay 29, 18:25 UTC30m
2026-05-29 PAT61 DAA → DAA May 29, 16:20 UTCMay 29, 16:40 UTC20m
2026-05-29 PAT61 - May 29, 13:55 UTCMay 29, 14:15 UTC20m
2026-05-28 PAT61 - May 28, 15:55 UTCMay 28, 16:55 UTC1h 0m

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 09-20197 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE4873 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE4873?
AE4873 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 09-20197.
Is AE4873 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 7d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE4873, octal 53444163, decimal 11,421,811.
What flights does AE4873 operate?
Mode-S AE4873 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including PAT17, PAT61, PAT26, PAT20.