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AE6004

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 17-20917 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE6004
Octal
53460004
Decimal
11,427,844
Tail
17-20917
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 4h ago
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
4h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE6004.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
G20917 - 14 2026-05-20

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-20 G20917 - May 20, 18:30 UTCMay 20, 19:25 UTC55m
2026-05-20 G20917 - May 20, 14:10 UTCMay 20, 16:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-20 G20917 - May 20, 02:35 UTCMay 20, 03:05 UTC30m
2026-05-20 G20917 - May 20, 01:25 UTCMay 20, 02:00 UTC35m
2026-05-19 G20917 MUI → MUI May 19, 20:10 UTCMay 19, 20:20 UTC10m
2026-05-19 G20917 - May 19, 19:05 UTCMay 19, 19:35 UTC30m
2026-05-19 G20917 - May 19, 18:30 UTCMay 19, 19:00 UTC30m
2026-05-19 G20917 - May 19, 14:05 UTCMay 19, 15:55 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-16 G20917 - May 16, 02:40 UTCMay 16, 03:25 UTC45m
2026-05-16 G20917 - May 16, 01:30 UTCMay 16, 02:10 UTC40m
2026-05-15 G20917 - May 15, 01:00 UTCMay 15, 01:45 UTC45m
2026-05-13 G20917 - May 13, 16:50 UTCMay 13, 17:00 UTC10m
2026-05-12 G20917 - May 12, 18:45 UTCMay 12, 19:20 UTC35m
2026-05-11 G20917 - May 11, 17:55 UTCMay 11, 18:15 UTC20m

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 17-20917 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE6004 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE6004?
AE6004 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 17-20917.
Is AE6004 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 4h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE6004, octal 53460004, decimal 11,427,844.
What flights does AE6004 operate?
Mode-S AE6004 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including G20917.