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AE6478

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 19-21038 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE6478
Octal
53462170
Decimal
11,428,984
Tail
19-21038
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 11d ago
Flights observed
19
Distinct callsigns
11
Country
-
Last broadcast
11d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE6478.

Callsign history 11 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
CARD79 - 2 2026-05-06
CARD76 - 2 2026-06-23
CARD72 - 2 2026-06-15
CARD61 - 2 2026-07-13
CARD47 - 2 2026-07-01
CARD40 - 2 2026-07-14
CARD06 - 2 2026-05-26
CARD00 - 2 2026-07-15
CARD92 - 1 2026-07-07
CARD33 - 1 2026-06-18
CARD10 - 1 2026-07-02

Recent flights last 19

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-15 CARD00 - Jul 15, 10:35 UTCJul 15, 10:50 UTC15m
2026-07-15 CARD00 - Jul 15, 08:40 UTCJul 15, 10:00 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-14 CARD40 - Jul 14, 03:40 UTCJul 14, 03:50 UTC10m
2026-07-14 CARD40 - Jul 14, 01:05 UTCJul 14, 01:35 UTC30m
2026-07-13 CARD61 - Jul 13, 07:15 UTCJul 13, 07:40 UTC25m
2026-07-08 CARD61 - Jul 8, 09:10 UTCJul 8, 10:05 UTC55m
2026-07-07 CARD92 SSN → SSN Jul 7, 07:35 UTCJul 7, 09:15 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-02 CARD10 SSN → SSN Jul 2, 10:15 UTCJul 2, 13:50 UTC3h 35m
2026-07-01 CARD47 - Jul 1, 11:30 UTCJul 1, 12:15 UTC45m
2026-07-01 CARD47 - Jul 1, 09:15 UTCJul 1, 11:05 UTC1h 50m
2026-06-23 CARD76 - Jun 23, 08:00 UTCJun 23, 08:15 UTC15m
2026-06-23 CARD76 - Jun 23, 05:54 UTCJun 23, 06:19 UTC25m
2026-06-18 CARD33 SSN → SSN Jun 18, 09:10 UTCJun 18, 09:45 UTC35m
2026-06-15 CARD72 - Jun 15, 09:05 UTCJun 15, 09:15 UTC10m
2026-06-15 CARD72 SSN → SSN Jun 15, 08:45 UTCJun 15, 08:49 UTC5m
2026-05-26 CARD06 - May 26, 06:34 UTCMay 26, 07:05 UTC30m
2026-05-26 CARD06 - May 26, 05:20 UTCMay 26, 05:34 UTC15m
2026-05-06 CARD79 - May 6, 04:45 UTCMay 6, 06:00 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-06 CARD79 SSN → SSN May 6, 04:30 UTCMay 6, 04:35 UTC5m

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 19-21038 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE6478 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE6478?
AE6478 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 19-21038.
Is AE6478 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 11d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE6478, octal 53462170, decimal 11,428,984.
What flights does AE6478 operate?
Mode-S AE6478 has broadcast 11 distinct callsigns, including CARD79, CARD76, CARD72, CARD61, CARD47.