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AE620A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 18-21098 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE620A
Octal
53461012
Decimal
11,428,362
Tail
18-21098
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 26d ago
Flights observed
26
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
-
Last broadcast
26d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE620A.

Callsign history 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
CARD38 - 8 2026-05-07
CARD16 - 6 2026-04-30
CARD30 - 4 2026-04-16
CARD10 - 4 2026-04-23
CARD31 - 3 2026-04-29
CARD29 - 1 2026-04-21

Recent flights last 26

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-07 CARD38 - May 7, 05:30 UTCMay 7, 05:45 UTC15m
2026-05-06 CARD38 - May 6, 14:30 UTCMay 6, 14:45 UTC15m
2026-05-06 CARD38 - May 6, 12:15 UTCMay 6, 12:30 UTC15m
2026-05-05 CARD38 - May 5, 12:10 UTCMay 5, 12:55 UTC45m
2026-05-05 CARD38 - May 5, 09:35 UTCMay 5, 10:05 UTC30m
2026-05-04 CARD38 - May 4, 13:10 UTCMay 4, 13:30 UTC20m
2026-05-04 CARD38 - May 4, 12:10 UTCMay 4, 12:20 UTC10m
2026-05-04 CARD38 - May 4, 08:10 UTCMay 4, 08:30 UTC20m
2026-04-30 CARD16 - Apr 30, 08:40 UTCApr 30, 08:55 UTC15m
2026-04-30 CARD16 - Apr 30, 07:45 UTCApr 30, 08:05 UTC20m
2026-04-30 CARD16 - Apr 30, 07:05 UTCApr 30, 07:30 UTC25m
2026-04-30 CARD16 - Apr 30, 06:20 UTCApr 30, 06:55 UTC35m
2026-04-30 CARD16 - Apr 30, 05:10 UTCApr 30, 05:25 UTC15m
2026-04-30 CARD16 - Apr 30, 04:15 UTCApr 30, 04:35 UTC20m
2026-04-29 CARD31 - Apr 29, 12:05 UTCApr 29, 12:30 UTC25m
2026-04-29 CARD31 - Apr 29, 11:25 UTCApr 29, 12:00 UTC35m
2026-04-29 CARD31 - Apr 29, 06:45 UTCApr 29, 07:55 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-23 CARD10 - Apr 23, 07:35 UTCApr 23, 08:55 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-21 CARD29 - Apr 21, 05:45 UTCApr 21, 06:35 UTC50m
2026-04-16 CARD30 - Apr 16, 06:05 UTCApr 16, 06:25 UTC20m
2026-04-16 CARD30 - Apr 16, 05:09 UTCApr 16, 05:29 UTC20m
2026-04-16 CARD30 - Apr 16, 00:25 UTCApr 16, 00:50 UTC25m
2026-04-15 CARD30 - Apr 15, 23:55 UTCApr 16, 00:10 UTC15m
2026-04-15 CARD10 - Apr 15, 12:01 UTCApr 15, 12:25 UTC25m
2026-04-15 CARD10 - Apr 15, 11:00 UTCApr 15, 11:25 UTC25m
2026-04-15 CARD10 - Apr 15, 10:25 UTCApr 15, 10:55 UTC30m

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 18-21098 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE620A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE620A?
AE620A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 18-21098.
Is AE620A broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 26d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE620A, octal 53461012, decimal 11,428,362.
What flights does AE620A operate?
Mode-S AE620A has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including CARD38, CARD16, CARD30, CARD10, CARD31.