sensors Mode-S transponder

AE600B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 17-20924 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE600B
Octal
53460013
Decimal
11,427,851
Tail
17-20924
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 5d ago
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
5d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE600B.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
COUGR24 - 9 2026-05-28
G24490 - 2 2026-05-02

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-28 COUGR24 - May 28, 21:45 UTCMay 28, 22:20 UTC35m
2026-05-27 COUGR24 - May 27, 18:55 UTCMay 27, 20:05 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-27 COUGR24 - May 27, 18:05 UTCMay 27, 18:20 UTC15m
2026-05-20 COUGR24 GRF → GRF May 20, 04:30 UTCMay 20, 04:50 UTC21m
2026-05-06 COUGR24 - May 6, 23:45 UTCMay 7, 00:00 UTC15m
2026-05-06 COUGR24 - May 6, 17:05 UTCMay 6, 17:35 UTC29m
2026-05-06 COUGR24 - May 6, 00:15 UTCMay 6, 00:35 UTC20m
2026-05-05 COUGR24 - May 5, 18:05 UTCMay 5, 18:20 UTC15m
2026-05-02 G24490 - May 2, 22:35 UTCMay 2, 22:45 UTC10m
2026-05-02 G24490 - May 2, 21:10 UTCMay 2, 21:35 UTC25m
2026-04-23 COUGR24 - Apr 23, 03:55 UTCApr 23, 04:45 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 17-20924 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE600B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE600B?
AE600B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 17-20924.
Is AE600B broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 5d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE600B, octal 53460013, decimal 11,427,851.
What flights does AE600B operate?
Mode-S AE600B has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including COUGR24, G24490.