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AE6C21

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 170285 · LOCKHEED MARTIN C-130J Super Hercules

Hex
AE6C21
Octal
53466041
Decimal
11,430,945
Tail
170285
Type
C30J
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
28
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE6C21.

Callsign history 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
170285 - 18 2026-06-14
SUMO26 - 4 2026-07-12
SUMO82 - 1 2026-05-06

Recent flights last 28

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-12 SUMO26 - Jul 12, 18:40 UTCJul 12, 20:45 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-12 SUMO26 - Jul 12, 00:15 UTCJul 12, 01:10 UTC55m
2026-07-11 SUMO26 - Jul 11, 17:25 UTCJul 11, 17:55 UTC30m
2026-07-09 SUMO26 - Jul 9, 16:35 UTCJul 9, 16:50 UTC15m
2026-06-14 170285 - Jun 14, 13:00 UTCJun 14, 13:45 UTC45m
2026-06-14 170285 - Jun 14, 11:50 UTCJun 14, 12:30 UTC40m
2026-06-14 170285 - Jun 14, 05:25 UTCJun 14, 06:30 UTC1h 5m
2026-06-14 170285 - Jun 14, 02:50 UTCJun 14, 03:35 UTC45m
2026-06-13 170285 - Jun 13, 02:10 UTCJun 13, 03:20 UTC1h 10m
2026-06-11 170285 - Jun 11, 12:00 UTCJun 11, 13:05 UTC1h 5m
2026-06-10 170285 - Jun 10, 07:20 UTCJun 10, 08:50 UTC1h 30m
2026-06-10 170285 - Jun 10, 05:05 UTCJun 10, 05:30 UTC25m
2026-06-09 170285 - Jun 9, 07:15 UTCJun 9, 07:25 UTC10m
2026-06-09 170285 - Jun 9, 03:50 UTCJun 9, 04:05 UTC15m
2026-06-09 170285 - Jun 9, 01:50 UTCJun 9, 02:10 UTC20m
2026-05-16 - - May 16, 05:10 UTCMay 16, 06:25 UTC1h 16m
2026-05-16 - - May 16, 03:55 UTCMay 16, 04:20 UTC25m
2026-05-16 - - May 16, 01:15 UTCMay 16, 01:40 UTC25m
2026-05-15 - - May 15, 00:55 UTCMay 15, 01:30 UTC35m
2026-05-14 - - May 14, 01:15 UTCMay 14, 01:30 UTC15m
2026-05-06 SUMO82 - May 6, 18:20 UTCMay 6, 18:55 UTC35m
2026-05-01 170285 - May 1, 08:20 UTCMay 1, 08:45 UTC25m
2026-05-01 170285 - May 1, 06:45 UTCMay 1, 07:00 UTC15m
2026-05-01 170285 - May 1, 04:10 UTCMay 1, 05:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-01 170285 - May 1, 02:20 UTCMay 1, 02:40 UTC20m
2026-05-01 170285 - May 1, 01:30 UTCMay 1, 01:45 UTC15m
2026-04-23 170285 - Apr 23, 04:05 UTCApr 23, 05:45 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-23 170285 - Apr 23, 03:15 UTCApr 23, 03:25 UTC10m

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 170285 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE6C21 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE6C21?
AE6C21 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 170285.
Is AE6C21 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 AE6C21, octal 53466041, decimal 11,430,945.
What flights does AE6C21 operate?
Mode-S AE6C21 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including 170285, SUMO26, SUMO82.