sensors Mode-S transponder

AE4887

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 09-20216 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE4887
Octal
53444207
Decimal
11,421,831
Tail
09-20216
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 3d ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
3d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE4887.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
PAT17 - 3 2026-04-14
PAT07 - 2 2026-04-15

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-15 PAT07 - Apr 15, 19:05 UTCApr 15, 19:45 UTC40m
2026-04-15 PAT07 - Apr 15, 17:50 UTCApr 15, 19:00 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-14 PAT17 - Apr 14, 17:10 UTCApr 14, 17:30 UTC20m
2026-04-14 PAT17 - Apr 14, 16:20 UTCApr 14, 16:30 UTC10m
2026-04-14 PAT17 - Apr 14, 12:50 UTCApr 14, 13:30 UTC40m

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 09-20216 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE4887 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE4887?
AE4887 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 09-20216.
Is AE4887 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 3d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE4887, octal 53444207, decimal 11,421,831.
What flights does AE4887 operate?
Mode-S AE4887 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including PAT17, PAT07.