sensors Mode-S transponder

AE4AF3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 08-3178 · Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules

Hex
AE4AF3
Octal
53445363
Decimal
11,422,451
Tail
08-3178
Type
C30J
No current signal · last broadcast 10d ago
Flights observed
18
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
-
Last broadcast
10d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE4AF3.

Callsign history 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
E83178 - 12 2026-05-23
083178 - 3 2026-04-22
RCH180 Air Mobility Command 2 2026-04-16
PROP75 - 1 2026-05-16

Recent flights last 18

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-23 E83178 - May 23, 15:35 UTCMay 23, 16:10 UTC35m
2026-05-22 E83178 - May 22, 21:15 UTCMay 22, 23:00 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-22 E83178 - May 22, 19:30 UTCMay 22, 20:30 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-22 E83178 - May 22, 13:05 UTCMay 22, 18:15 UTC5h 10m
2026-05-21 E83178 - May 21, 15:00 UTCMay 21, 18:45 UTC3h 45m
2026-05-16 PROP75 - May 16, 04:00 UTCMay 16, 04:25 UTC25m
2026-04-25 E83178 - Apr 25, 18:35 UTCApr 25, 20:00 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-25 E83178 - Apr 25, 01:35 UTCApr 25, 03:15 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-24 E83178 - Apr 24, 23:20 UTCApr 24, 23:50 UTC30m
2026-04-24 E83178 - Apr 24, 17:35 UTCApr 24, 22:20 UTC4h 45m
2026-04-24 E83178 - Apr 24, 15:20 UTCApr 24, 16:45 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-23 E83178 - Apr 23, 16:10 UTCApr 23, 20:15 UTC4h 5m
2026-04-23 E83178 - Apr 23, 14:30 UTCApr 23, 15:20 UTC50m
2026-04-22 083178 - Apr 22, 22:20 UTCApr 23, 00:05 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-22 083178 - Apr 22, 18:25 UTCApr 22, 20:10 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-22 083178 - Apr 22, 15:30 UTCApr 22, 15:50 UTC20m
2026-04-16 RCH180 PIT → OFF Apr 16, 13:15 UTCApr 16, 14:05 UTC50m
2026-04-16 RCH180 PIT → OFF Apr 16, 12:55 UTCApr 16, 13:05 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 08-3178 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE4AF3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE4AF3?
AE4AF3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 08-3178.
Is AE4AF3 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 10d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE4AF3, octal 53445363, decimal 11,422,451.
What flights does AE4AF3 operate?
Mode-S AE4AF3 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including E83178, 083178, RCH180, PROP75.