sensors Mode-S transponder

AE4FAA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 168090 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE4FAA
Octal
53447652
Decimal
11,423,658
Tail
168090
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 2h ago
Flights observed
12
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
2h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE4FAA.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
FFAB123 - 11 2026-07-15

Recent flights last 12

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-15 FFAB123 - Jul 15, 00:00 UTCJul 15, 00:20 UTC20m
2026-07-09 FFAB123 - Jul 9, 18:40 UTCJul 9, 19:00 UTC20m
2026-07-09 FFAB123 - Jul 9, 17:55 UTCJul 9, 18:05 UTC10m
2026-07-02 FFAB123 - Jul 2, 20:30 UTCJul 2, 20:50 UTC20m
2026-07-02 FFAB123 - Jul 2, 19:25 UTCJul 2, 19:40 UTC15m
2026-06-29 FFAB123 - Jun 29, 19:35 UTCJun 29, 20:54 UTC1h 20m
2026-06-29 FFAB123 - Jun 29, 15:54 UTCJun 29, 17:34 UTC1h 40m
2026-06-16 - - Jun 16, 00:35 UTCJun 16, 01:15 UTC40m
2026-06-09 FFAB123 - Jun 9, 03:25 UTCJun 9, 03:35 UTC10m
2026-06-09 FFAB123 - Jun 9, 00:50 UTCJun 9, 02:55 UTC2h 5m
2026-06-08 FFAB123 - Jun 8, 22:30 UTCJun 9, 00:05 UTC1h 35m
2026-06-08 FFAB123 - Jun 8, 20:00 UTCJun 8, 21:50 UTC1h 50m

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 168090 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE4FAA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE4FAA?
AE4FAA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 168090.
Is AE4FAA broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE4FAA, octal 53447652, decimal 11,423,658.
What flights does AE4FAA operate?
Mode-S AE4FAA has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including FFAB123.