sensors Mode-S transponder

AE6997

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 16-08479 · BOEING-VERTOL CH-47 Chinook

Hex
AE6997
Octal
53464627
Decimal
11,430,295
Tail
16-08479
Type
H47
No current signal · last broadcast 3d ago
Flights observed
21
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
-
Last broadcast
3d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE6997.

Callsign history 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
URSA26 - 7 2026-05-05
URSA05 - 5 2026-05-15
URSA98 - 3 2026-05-11
URSA30 - 3 2026-05-26
URSA15 - 3 2026-05-06

Recent flights last 21

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-26 URSA30 FBK → FBK May 26, 21:44 UTCMay 26, 23:54 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-26 URSA30 FBK → FBK May 26, 19:25 UTCMay 26, 21:34 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-26 URSA30 - May 26, 19:05 UTCMay 26, 19:15 UTC10m
2026-05-15 URSA05 - May 15, 02:25 UTCMay 15, 04:40 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-15 URSA05 FBK → FBK May 15, 01:40 UTCMay 15, 02:00 UTC20m
2026-05-15 URSA05 FBK → FBK May 15, 01:25 UTCMay 15, 01:35 UTC10m
2026-05-15 URSA05 FBK → FBK May 15, 01:05 UTCMay 15, 01:10 UTC5m
2026-05-15 URSA05 FBK → FBK May 15, 00:00 UTCMay 15, 00:50 UTC50m
2026-05-11 URSA98 - May 11, 21:35 UTCMay 11, 22:35 UTC59m
2026-05-11 URSA98 FBK → FBK May 11, 19:15 UTCMay 11, 21:05 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-11 URSA98 FBK → FBK May 11, 18:55 UTCMay 11, 19:05 UTC10m
2026-05-06 URSA15 - May 6, 22:00 UTCMay 6, 22:50 UTC50m
2026-05-06 URSA15 FBK → FBK May 6, 20:10 UTCMay 6, 21:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-06 URSA15 - May 6, 19:30 UTCMay 6, 19:50 UTC20m
2026-05-05 URSA26 FBK → FBK May 5, 19:25 UTCMay 5, 22:50 UTC3h 25m
2026-05-05 URSA26 - May 5, 19:10 UTCMay 5, 19:20 UTC10m
2026-04-21 URSA26 - Apr 21, 23:55 UTCApr 22, 00:45 UTC50m
2026-04-21 URSA26 FBK → FBK Apr 21, 23:20 UTCApr 21, 23:30 UTC10m
2026-04-21 URSA26 FBK → FBK Apr 21, 23:00 UTCApr 21, 23:15 UTC15m
2026-04-21 URSA26 FBK → FBK Apr 21, 22:10 UTCApr 21, 22:40 UTC30m
2026-04-21 URSA26 FBK → FBK Apr 21, 21:40 UTCApr 21, 21:55 UTC15m

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 16-08479 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE6997 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE6997?
AE6997 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 16-08479.
Is AE6997 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 AE6997, octal 53464627, decimal 11,430,295.
What flights does AE6997 operate?
Mode-S AE6997 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including URSA26, URSA05, URSA98, URSA30, URSA15.