sensors Mode-S transponder

AE6029

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 17-20954 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE6029
Octal
53460051
Decimal
11,427,881
Tail
17-20954
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 3d ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
-
Last broadcast
3d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE6029.

Callsign history 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
PRIME87 - 2 2026-06-12
TALON86 - 1 2026-07-18
TALON65 - 1 2026-04-24
TALON51 - 1 2026-06-16

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-18 TALON86 - Jul 18, 00:00 UTCJul 18, 00:35 UTC35m
2026-06-16 TALON51 - Jun 16, 19:25 UTCJun 16, 19:45 UTC20m
2026-06-12 PRIME87 - Jun 12, 16:35 UTCJun 12, 16:45 UTC10m
2026-06-12 PRIME87 - Jun 12, 15:05 UTCJun 12, 15:20 UTC15m
2026-04-24 TALON65 SLN → SLN Apr 24, 15:55 UTCApr 24, 17:35 UTC1h 40m

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 17-20954 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE6029 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE6029?
AE6029 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 17-20954.
Is AE6029 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 3d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE6029, octal 53460051, decimal 11,427,881.
What flights does AE6029 operate?
Mode-S AE6029 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including PRIME87, TALON86, TALON65, TALON51.