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sensors Mode-S transponder

AE6ABF

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 170008 · SIKORSKY CH-53 Super Stallion

Hex
AE6ABF
Octal
53465277
Decimal
11,430,591
Tail
170008
Type
H53S
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE6ABF.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
VVHX008 - 3 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 VVHX008 - Apr 13, 17:40 UTCApr 13, 18:35 UTC55m
2026-04-13 VVHX008 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:55 UTC40m
2026-04-13 VVHX008 - Apr 13, 16:10 UTCApr 13, 16:55 UTC45m

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 170008 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE6ABF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE6ABF?
AE6ABF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 170008.
Is AE6ABF 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 AE6ABF, octal 53465277, decimal 11,430,591.
What flights does AE6ABF operate?
Mode-S AE6ABF has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including VVHX008.