sensors Mode-S transponder

AE648A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 19-21056 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE648A
Octal
53462212
Decimal
11,429,002
Tail
19-21056
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 3h ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
3h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE648A.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
G21056 - 8 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 G21056 - Apr 18, 20:30 UTCApr 18, 21:45 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-18 G21056 - Apr 18, 18:35 UTCApr 18, 19:25 UTC50m
2026-04-18 G21056 - Apr 18, 16:45 UTCApr 18, 17:20 UTC35m
2026-04-17 G21056 - Apr 17, 00:00 UTCApr 17, 00:25 UTC25m
2026-04-16 G21056 - Apr 16, 01:45 UTCApr 16, 01:55 UTC10m
2026-04-15 G21056 - Apr 15, 23:25 UTCApr 15, 23:35 UTC10m
2026-04-15 G21056 - Apr 15, 22:10 UTCApr 15, 22:50 UTC40m
2026-04-15 G21056 - Apr 15, 21:30 UTCApr 15, 21:40 UTC10m

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 19-21056 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE648A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE648A?
AE648A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 19-21056.
Is AE648A broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 3h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE648A, octal 53462212, decimal 11,429,002.
What flights does AE648A operate?
Mode-S AE648A has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including G21056.