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AE4FF2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 168162 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE4FF2
Octal
53447762
Decimal
11,423,730
Tail
168162
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 22, 19:15 UTC
Flights observed
39
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
-
Last broadcast
Jul 22, 19:15 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE4FF2.

Callsign history 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SHWK426 - 29 2026-07-22
FFAB123 - 5 2026-06-03
SH426 - 4 2026-07-14
SHWK434 - 1 2026-07-01

Recent flights last 39

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-22 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jul 22, 18:05 UTCJul 22, 19:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-16 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jul 16, 03:35 UTCJul 16, 05:35 UTC2h 0m
2026-07-16 SHWK426 - Jul 16, 01:15 UTCJul 16, 02:55 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-15 SHWK426 - Jul 15, 22:55 UTCJul 16, 00:45 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-15 SHWK426 - Jul 15, 20:40 UTCJul 15, 22:40 UTC2h 0m
2026-07-15 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jul 15, 18:25 UTCJul 15, 20:35 UTC2h 10m
2026-07-14 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jul 14, 05:45 UTCJul 14, 07:25 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-14 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jul 14, 03:30 UTCJul 14, 05:00 UTC1h 30m
2026-07-14 SH426 NZY → NZY Jul 14, 01:50 UTCJul 14, 02:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-13 SH426 NZY → NZY Jul 13, 22:25 UTCJul 14, 00:00 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-13 SH426 - Jul 13, 20:10 UTCJul 13, 21:50 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-08 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jul 8, 22:30 UTCJul 8, 23:05 UTC35m
2026-07-08 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jul 8, 18:10 UTCJul 8, 19:50 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-01 SHWK434 NZY → NZY Jul 1, 22:20 UTCJul 1, 22:35 UTC15m
2026-06-05 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jun 5, 01:25 UTCJun 5, 05:10 UTC3h 45m
2026-06-04 SHWK426 - Jun 4, 23:25 UTCJun 5, 00:45 UTC1h 20m
2026-06-04 SHWK426 - Jun 4, 20:40 UTCJun 4, 21:10 UTC30m
2026-06-04 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jun 4, 18:10 UTCJun 4, 20:00 UTC1h 50m
2026-06-04 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jun 4, 16:05 UTCJun 4, 17:35 UTC1h 30m
2026-06-04 SH426 NZY → NZY Jun 4, 05:25 UTCJun 4, 05:50 UTC25m
2026-06-04 SHWK426 - Jun 4, 03:15 UTCJun 4, 03:55 UTC40m
2026-06-04 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jun 4, 00:50 UTCJun 4, 02:50 UTC2h 0m
2026-06-03 FFAB123 NZY → NZY Jun 3, 22:40 UTCJun 4, 00:40 UTC2h 0m
2026-06-03 FFAB123 NZY → NZY Jun 3, 19:40 UTCJun 3, 21:30 UTC1h 50m
2026-06-03 FFAB123 NZY → NZY Jun 3, 17:25 UTCJun 3, 19:05 UTC1h 40m
2026-06-03 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jun 3, 05:50 UTCJun 3, 07:05 UTC1h 15m
2026-06-03 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jun 3, 03:30 UTCJun 3, 05:05 UTC1h 35m
2026-06-03 SHWK426 - Jun 3, 01:15 UTCJun 3, 02:45 UTC1h 30m
2026-06-02 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jun 2, 22:55 UTCJun 3, 00:50 UTC1h 55m
2026-06-02 SHWK426 NZY → NZY Jun 2, 19:40 UTCJun 2, 22:15 UTC2h 35m
2026-06-02 SHWK426 - Jun 2, 17:20 UTCJun 2, 19:05 UTC1h 45m
2026-06-02 FFAB123 NZY → NZY Jun 2, 15:05 UTCJun 2, 17:15 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-28 SHWK426 NZY → NZY May 28, 05:20 UTCMay 28, 07:00 UTC1h 40m
2026-05-28 SHWK426 NZY → NZY May 28, 03:05 UTCMay 28, 04:50 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-28 SHWK426 NZY → NZY May 28, 01:40 UTCMay 28, 02:25 UTC45m
2026-05-27 SHWK426 - May 27, 23:45 UTCMay 28, 00:55 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-26 FFAB123 NZY → NZY May 26, 18:14 UTCMay 26, 20:05 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-21 SHWK426 - May 21, 22:55 UTCMay 22, 00:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-21 SHWK426 NZY → NZY May 21, 22:15 UTCMay 21, 22:40 UTC25m

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 168162 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE4FF2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE4FF2?
AE4FF2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 168162.
Is AE4FF2 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 22, 19:15 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE4FF2, octal 53447762, decimal 11,423,730.
What flights does AE4FF2 operate?
Mode-S AE4FF2 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including SHWK426, FFAB123, SH426, SHWK434.