sensors Mode-S transponder

AE6A21

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 20-21111 · Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk

Hex
AE6A21
Octal
53465041
Decimal
11,430,433
Tail
20-21111
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 1h ago
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
1h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE6A21.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
G21111 - 11 2026-05-26

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-26 G21111 - May 26, 16:30 UTCMay 26, 17:09 UTC40m
2026-05-26 G21111 - May 26, 14:09 UTCMay 26, 14:35 UTC25m
2026-05-26 G21111 - May 26, 13:04 UTCMay 26, 13:15 UTC10m
2026-05-22 G21111 - May 22, 14:30 UTCMay 22, 15:15 UTC45m
2026-05-14 G21111 - May 14, 17:15 UTCMay 14, 18:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-08 G21111 - May 8, 00:25 UTCMay 8, 00:49 UTC25m
2026-05-06 G21111 - May 6, 13:55 UTCMay 6, 15:35 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-30 G21111 - Apr 30, 00:50 UTCApr 30, 01:00 UTC10m
2026-04-29 G21111 - Apr 29, 23:05 UTCApr 29, 23:20 UTC15m
2026-04-23 G21111 - Apr 23, 19:30 UTCApr 23, 20:00 UTC30m
2026-04-16 G21111 - Apr 16, 02:09 UTCApr 16, 02:34 UTC25m

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 20-21111 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE6A21 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE6A21?
AE6A21 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 20-21111.
Is AE6A21 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE6A21, octal 53465041, decimal 11,430,433.
What flights does AE6A21 operate?
Mode-S AE6A21 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including G21111.