sensors Mode-S transponder

AE6989

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 79-23297 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE6989
Octal
53464611
Decimal
11,430,281
Tail
79-23297
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
12
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE6989.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
TROY201 - 12 2026-04-17

Recent flights last 12

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-17 TROY201 - Apr 17, 15:20 UTCApr 17, 15:30 UTC10m
2026-04-17 TROY201 - Apr 17, 13:20 UTCApr 17, 15:15 UTC1h 54m
2026-04-17 TROY201 - Apr 17, 13:05 UTCApr 17, 13:15 UTC10m
2026-04-17 TROY201 - Apr 17, 00:40 UTCApr 17, 00:50 UTC10m
2026-04-16 TROY201 - Apr 16, 23:20 UTCApr 16, 23:30 UTC10m
2026-04-16 TROY201 - Apr 16, 22:45 UTCApr 16, 23:10 UTC25m
2026-04-16 TROY201 - Apr 16, 21:30 UTCApr 16, 22:00 UTC30m
2026-04-16 TROY201 - Apr 16, 17:15 UTCApr 16, 18:55 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-16 TROY201 - Apr 16, 15:55 UTCApr 16, 17:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-15 TROY201 - Apr 15, 18:00 UTCApr 15, 19:00 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-15 TROY201 - Apr 15, 00:55 UTCApr 15, 02:50 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-15 TROY201 - Apr 15, 00:30 UTCApr 15, 00:50 UTC20m

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 79-23297 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE6989 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE6989?
AE6989 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 79-23297.
Is AE6989 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE6989, octal 53464611, decimal 11,430,281.
What flights does AE6989 operate?
Mode-S AE6989 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including TROY201.