sensors Mode-S transponder

AE4BBB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 165651 · SIKORSKY CH-53 Super Stallion

Hex
AE4BBB
Octal
53445673
Decimal
11,422,651
Tail
165651
Type
H53S
No current signal · last broadcast 23h ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
0
Country
-
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE4BBB.

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 - - Apr 18, 00:15 UTCApr 18, 00:50 UTC35m
2026-04-17 - - Apr 17, 22:25 UTCApr 17, 23:20 UTC55m
2026-04-17 - - Apr 17, 19:30 UTCApr 17, 20:20 UTC50m
2026-04-17 - - Apr 17, 18:00 UTCApr 17, 18:50 UTC50m

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 165651 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE4BBB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE4BBB?
AE4BBB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 165651.
Is AE4BBB broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 23h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE4BBB, octal 53445673, decimal 11,422,651.