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AE6AA9

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 168702 · BELL-BOEING V-22 Osprey

Hex
AE6AA9
Octal
53465251
Decimal
11,430,569
Tail
168702
Type
V22
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 21, 23:10 UTC
Flights observed
27
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
-
Last broadcast
Jul 21, 23:10 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE6AA9.

Callsign history 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
LDACE11 - 10 2026-07-10
LDACE15 - 7 2026-06-08
LDACE21 - 6 2026-07-21
LDACE23 - 2 2026-06-09
LDYACE21 - 1 2026-07-14
LDACE13 - 1 2026-07-10

Recent flights last 27

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-21 LDACE21 NKX → NKX Jul 21, 22:30 UTCJul 21, 22:35 UTC5m
2026-07-17 LDACE21 - Jul 17, 06:29 UTCJul 17, 07:05 UTC35m
2026-07-17 LDACE21 - Jul 17, 02:45 UTCJul 17, 03:05 UTC20m
2026-07-14 LDACE21 - Jul 14, 07:25 UTCJul 14, 07:40 UTC15m
2026-07-14 LDACE21 - Jul 14, 03:10 UTCJul 14, 03:35 UTC25m
2026-07-14 LDACE21 NKX → NKX Jul 14, 02:10 UTCJul 14, 02:25 UTC15m
2026-07-14 LDYACE21 NKX → NKX Jul 14, 01:20 UTCJul 14, 02:05 UTC45m
2026-07-10 LDACE13 HII → NKX Jul 10, 20:55 UTCJul 10, 21:45 UTC50m
2026-07-10 LDACE11 - Jul 10, 06:30 UTCJul 10, 06:40 UTC10m
2026-07-10 LDACE11 - Jul 10, 04:40 UTCJul 10, 04:55 UTC15m
2026-06-16 LDACE11 - Jun 16, 19:50 UTCJun 16, 21:15 UTC1h 25m
2026-06-16 LDACE11 - Jun 16, 19:00 UTCJun 16, 19:19 UTC20m
2026-06-16 LDACE11 - Jun 16, 17:45 UTCJun 16, 17:59 UTC15m
2026-06-16 LDACE11 - Jun 16, 16:00 UTCJun 16, 16:25 UTC25m
2026-06-15 LDACE11 - Jun 15, 22:00 UTCJun 15, 23:39 UTC1h 40m
2026-06-15 LDACE11 - Jun 15, 18:55 UTCJun 15, 20:25 UTC1h 30m
2026-06-12 LDACE11 - Jun 12, 20:55 UTCJun 12, 23:00 UTC2h 5m
2026-06-10 LDACE11 - Jun 10, 16:05 UTCJun 10, 17:50 UTC1h 45m
2026-06-09 LDACE23 - Jun 9, 04:40 UTCJun 9, 05:40 UTC1h 0m
2026-06-09 LDACE23 - Jun 9, 01:20 UTCJun 9, 02:15 UTC55m
2026-06-08 LDACE15 - Jun 8, 17:05 UTCJun 8, 19:15 UTC2h 10m
2026-06-08 LDACE15 - Jun 8, 14:55 UTCJun 8, 16:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-06-07 LDACE15 - Jun 7, 22:40 UTCJun 8, 01:00 UTC2h 20m
2026-06-07 LDACE15 - Jun 7, 19:20 UTCJun 7, 21:40 UTC2h 20m
2026-06-05 LDACE15 - Jun 5, 19:50 UTCJun 5, 20:05 UTC15m
2026-06-05 LDACE15 - Jun 5, 18:30 UTCJun 5, 19:15 UTC45m
2026-06-04 LDACE15 - Jun 4, 20:55 UTCJun 4, 21:45 UTC50m

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 168702 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE6AA9 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE6AA9?
AE6AA9 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 168702.
Is AE6AA9 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 21, 23:10 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE6AA9, octal 53465251, decimal 11,430,569.
What flights does AE6AA9 operate?
Mode-S AE6AA9 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including LDACE11, LDACE15, LDACE21, LDACE23, LDYACE21.