sensors Mode-S transponder

AE578A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 14-20666 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE578A
Octal
53453612
Decimal
11,425,674
Tail
14-20666
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 49m ago
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
49m ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE578A.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
G20666 - 11 2026-05-14

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-14 G20666 - May 14, 18:30 UTCMay 14, 20:05 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-14 G20666 - May 14, 16:15 UTCMay 14, 17:50 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-13 G20666 - May 13, 00:25 UTCMay 13, 02:40 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-12 G20666 - May 12, 18:35 UTCMay 12, 19:05 UTC30m
2026-05-12 G20666 - May 12, 16:55 UTCMay 12, 17:35 UTC40m
2026-05-07 G20666 - May 7, 02:30 UTCMay 7, 03:05 UTC35m
2026-05-07 G20666 - May 7, 01:15 UTCMay 7, 01:45 UTC30m
2026-05-06 G20666 - May 6, 15:25 UTCMay 6, 17:00 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-29 G20666 - Apr 29, 18:10 UTCApr 29, 18:25 UTC15m
2026-04-17 G20666 - Apr 17, 00:50 UTCApr 17, 01:10 UTC20m
2026-04-16 G20666 - Apr 16, 18:00 UTCApr 16, 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 14-20666 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE578A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE578A?
AE578A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 14-20666.
Is AE578A broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 49m ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE578A, octal 53453612, decimal 11,425,674.
What flights does AE578A operate?
Mode-S AE578A has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including G20666.