sensors Mode-S transponder

AE4888

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 09-20217 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE4888
Octal
53444210
Decimal
11,421,832
Tail
09-20217
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 17d ago
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
17d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE4888.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20217 - 15 2026-05-12
PAT19 - 1 2026-04-26

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-12 R20217 - May 12, 17:35 UTCMay 12, 18:40 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-12 R20217 - May 12, 16:10 UTCMay 12, 16:20 UTC10m
2026-05-07 R20217 - May 7, 22:35 UTCMay 7, 23:05 UTC30m
2026-05-07 R20217 - May 7, 17:20 UTCMay 7, 18:00 UTC40m
2026-05-04 R20217 - May 4, 18:30 UTCMay 4, 19:30 UTC1h 1m
2026-05-04 R20217 - May 4, 17:15 UTCMay 4, 17:50 UTC35m
2026-04-30 R20217 - Apr 30, 02:05 UTCApr 30, 04:00 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-29 R20217 HOP → HOP Apr 29, 22:25 UTCApr 30, 00:15 UTC1h 49m
2026-04-28 R20217 - Apr 28, 21:05 UTCApr 28, 21:40 UTC35m
2026-04-28 R20217 - Apr 28, 17:55 UTCApr 28, 18:35 UTC40m
2026-04-28 R20217 - Apr 28, 15:05 UTCApr 28, 15:30 UTC25m
2026-04-28 R20217 - Apr 28, 12:20 UTCApr 28, 13:05 UTC45m
2026-04-26 PAT19 - Apr 26, 19:00 UTCApr 26, 19:10 UTC10m
2026-04-26 R20217 - Apr 26, 00:05 UTCApr 26, 00:40 UTC35m
2026-04-22 R20217 - Apr 22, 16:10 UTCApr 22, 18:15 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-20 R20217 - Apr 20, 18:55 UTCApr 20, 19:25 UTC30m

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 09-20217 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE4888 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE4888?
AE4888 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 09-20217.
Is AE4888 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 17d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE4888, octal 53444210, decimal 11,421,832.
What flights does AE4888 operate?
Mode-S AE4888 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including R20217, PAT19.