sensors Mode-S transponder

AE578C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 14-20668 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE578C
Octal
53453614
Decimal
11,425,676
Tail
14-20668
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 2d ago
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
2d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE578C.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
G20668 - 11 2026-04-16

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-16 G20668 - Apr 16, 19:15 UTCApr 16, 19:35 UTC20m
2026-04-16 G20668 - Apr 16, 18:10 UTCApr 16, 19:10 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-16 G20668 - Apr 16, 15:25 UTCApr 16, 16:30 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-15 G20668 - Apr 15, 02:55 UTCApr 15, 03:05 UTC10m
2026-04-15 G20668 - Apr 15, 02:20 UTCApr 15, 02:50 UTC30m
2026-04-15 G20668 - Apr 15, 01:15 UTCApr 15, 01:45 UTC30m
2026-04-14 G20668 - Apr 14, 23:30 UTCApr 15, 00:00 UTC30m
2026-04-14 G20668 - Apr 14, 22:15 UTCApr 14, 22:45 UTC30m
2026-04-14 G20668 - Apr 14, 18:55 UTCApr 14, 19:35 UTC40m
2026-04-14 G20668 - Apr 14, 18:00 UTCApr 14, 18:45 UTC45m
2026-04-14 G20668 - Apr 14, 15:40 UTCApr 14, 16:45 UTC1h 5m

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 14-20668 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE578C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE578C?
AE578C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 14-20668.
Is AE578C broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE578C, octal 53453614, decimal 11,425,676.
What flights does AE578C operate?
Mode-S AE578C has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including G20668.