sensors Mode-S transponder

AE4B6C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 162499 · SIKORSKY CH-53 Super Stallion

Hex
AE4B6C
Octal
53445554
Decimal
11,422,572
Tail
162499
Type
H53S
No current signal · last broadcast 3d ago
Flights observed
21
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
-
Last broadcast
3d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE4B6C.

Callsign history 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
THNDR12 - 14 2026-05-15
THNDR22 - 3 2026-04-24
THNDR00 - 2 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 21

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-27 - - May 27, 06:15 UTCMay 27, 06:49 UTC35m
2026-05-27 - - May 27, 01:09 UTCMay 27, 01:39 UTC30m
2026-05-15 THNDR12 - May 15, 05:35 UTCMay 15, 07:40 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-15 THNDR12 - May 15, 03:55 UTCMay 15, 04:25 UTC30m
2026-05-15 THNDR12 NKX → NKX May 15, 00:20 UTCMay 15, 01:00 UTC40m
2026-05-14 THNDR12 NKX → NKX May 14, 23:05 UTCMay 14, 23:25 UTC20m
2026-05-14 THNDR12 NKX → NKX May 14, 22:45 UTCMay 14, 23:00 UTC15m
2026-05-14 THNDR12 NKX → NKX May 14, 22:30 UTCMay 14, 22:40 UTC10m
2026-04-24 THNDR22 NKX → NKX Apr 24, 07:15 UTCApr 24, 07:45 UTC30m
2026-04-24 THNDR22 NKX → NKX Apr 24, 06:45 UTCApr 24, 07:05 UTC20m
2026-04-24 THNDR22 NKX → NKX Apr 24, 06:05 UTCApr 24, 06:30 UTC25m
2026-04-24 THNDR12 - Apr 24, 04:00 UTCApr 24, 04:25 UTC25m
2026-04-23 THNDR12 - Apr 23, 23:35 UTCApr 24, 00:25 UTC50m
2026-04-23 THNDR12 - Apr 23, 22:55 UTCApr 23, 23:10 UTC15m
2026-04-23 THNDR12 - Apr 23, 21:55 UTCApr 23, 22:05 UTC10m
2026-04-23 THNDR12 - Apr 23, 18:40 UTCApr 23, 19:00 UTC20m
2026-04-17 THNDR12 - Apr 17, 00:10 UTCApr 17, 00:55 UTC45m
2026-04-16 THNDR12 - Apr 16, 23:20 UTCApr 16, 23:40 UTC20m
2026-04-16 THNDR12 - Apr 16, 23:00 UTCApr 16, 23:10 UTC10m
2026-04-13 THNDR00 NKX → NKX Apr 13, 21:50 UTCApr 13, 23:05 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 THNDR00 NKX → NKX Apr 13, 17:25 UTCApr 13, 18:25 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 162499 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE4B6C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE4B6C?
AE4B6C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 162499.
Is AE4B6C 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 AE4B6C, octal 53445554, decimal 11,422,572.
What flights does AE4B6C operate?
Mode-S AE4B6C has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including THNDR12, THNDR22, THNDR00.