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AE56A9

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 13-20577 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE56A9
Octal
53453251
Decimal
11,425,449
Tail
13-20577
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 7d ago
Flights observed
15
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
7d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE56A9.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20577 - 15 2026-07-21

Recent flights last 15

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-21 R20577 - Jul 21, 23:40 UTCJul 22, 01:20 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-21 R20577 - Jul 21, 19:25 UTCJul 21, 21:05 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-17 R20577 - Jul 17, 19:00 UTCJul 17, 19:49 UTC50m
2026-07-17 R20577 - Jul 17, 16:29 UTCJul 17, 17:55 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-16 R20577 - Jul 16, 22:30 UTCJul 16, 23:40 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-16 R20577 - Jul 16, 09:35 UTCJul 16, 09:45 UTC10m
2026-07-14 R20577 - Jul 14, 04:15 UTCJul 14, 08:40 UTC4h 25m
2026-07-09 R20577 - Jul 9, 06:10 UTCJul 9, 07:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-09 R20577 - Jul 9, 03:00 UTCJul 9, 04:35 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-09 R20577 - Jul 9, 00:30 UTCJul 9, 01:30 UTC1h 0m
2026-06-17 R20577 - Jun 17, 02:25 UTCJun 17, 02:35 UTC10m
2026-06-16 R20577 - Jun 16, 17:24 UTCJun 16, 18:05 UTC40m
2026-06-03 R20577 - Jun 3, 18:25 UTCJun 3, 19:05 UTC40m
2026-06-03 R20577 - Jun 3, 15:25 UTCJun 3, 16:45 UTC1h 20m
2026-06-02 R20577 - Jun 2, 19:30 UTCJun 2, 19:45 UTC15m

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 13-20577 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE56A9 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE56A9?
AE56A9 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 13-20577.
Is AE56A9 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 7d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE56A9, octal 53453251, decimal 11,425,449.
What flights does AE56A9 operate?
Mode-S AE56A9 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including R20577.