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AE4B6E

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 162501 · SIKORSKY CH-53 Super Stallion

Hex
AE4B6E
Octal
53445556
Decimal
11,422,574
Tail
162501
Type
H53S
Broadcasting now · callsign THNDR31 · 775 ft
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

AE4B6E is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
THNDR31 - 6 2026-07-14

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-14 THNDR31 - Jul 14, 18:00 UTCJul 14, 18:20 UTC20m
2026-06-18 THNDR31 NKX → NKX Jun 18, 03:50 UTCJun 18, 07:10 UTC3h 20m
2026-06-18 THNDR31 NKX → NKX Jun 18, 02:30 UTCJun 18, 03:15 UTC45m
2026-06-17 THNDR31 - Jun 17, 22:25 UTCJun 18, 00:50 UTC2h 25m
2026-06-17 THNDR31 - Jun 17, 20:10 UTCJun 17, 21:45 UTC1h 35m
2026-06-17 THNDR31 - Jun 17, 19:15 UTCJun 17, 19:35 UTC20m
2026-06-07 - - Jun 7, 01:00 UTCJun 7, 01:35 UTC35m
2026-06-07 - - Jun 7, 00:10 UTCJun 7, 00:19 UTC10m
2026-06-05 - - Jun 5, 03:00 UTCJun 5, 03:10 UTC10m
2026-05-28 - - May 28, 00:40 UTCMay 28, 00:55 UTC15m
2026-05-27 - - May 27, 22:00 UTCMay 27, 22:15 UTC15m
2026-05-27 - - May 27, 19:20 UTCMay 27, 21:30 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-27 - - May 27, 06:29 UTCMay 27, 06:55 UTC25m
2026-05-27 - - May 27, 01:19 UTCMay 27, 01:39 UTC20m

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 162501 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE4B6E frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE4B6E?
AE4B6E is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 162501.
Is AE4B6E broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AE4B6E is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE4B6E, octal 53445556, decimal 11,422,574.
What flights does AE4B6E operate?
Mode-S AE4B6E has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including THNDR31.