sensors Mode-S transponder

AE579E

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 14-20686 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE579E
Octal
53453636
Decimal
11,425,694
Tail
14-20686
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 3h ago
Flights observed
12
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
3h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE579E.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
G20686 - 12 2026-05-20

Recent flights last 12

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-20 G20686 - May 20, 18:25 UTCMay 20, 18:35 UTC10m
2026-05-20 G20686 - May 20, 17:30 UTCMay 20, 17:40 UTC10m
2026-05-20 G20686 - May 20, 15:20 UTCMay 20, 15:50 UTC30m
2026-05-20 G20686 - May 20, 12:10 UTCMay 20, 13:05 UTC55m
2026-05-19 G20686 - May 19, 18:05 UTCMay 19, 18:55 UTC50m
2026-05-02 G20686 - May 2, 01:30 UTCMay 2, 02:10 UTC40m
2026-05-01 G20686 - May 1, 22:35 UTCMay 1, 23:05 UTC30m
2026-04-30 G20686 - Apr 30, 15:05 UTCApr 30, 16:35 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-22 G20686 - Apr 22, 13:00 UTCApr 22, 14:30 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-21 G20686 - Apr 21, 02:25 UTCApr 21, 03:20 UTC55m
2026-04-21 G20686 - Apr 21, 00:10 UTCApr 21, 01:40 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-17 G20686 - Apr 17, 03:20 UTCApr 17, 04:15 UTC55m

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 14-20686 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE579E frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE579E?
AE579E is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 14-20686.
Is AE579E broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 3h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE579E, octal 53453636, decimal 11,425,694.
What flights does AE579E operate?
Mode-S AE579E has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including G20686.