sensors Mode-S transponder

AE6C83

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 21-21204 · Sikorsky HH-60M Black Hawk

Hex
AE6C83
Octal
53466203
Decimal
11,431,043
Tail
21-21204
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE6C83.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
HEART06 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 HEART06 - Apr 13, 21:10 UTCApr 13, 21:40 UTC30m

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 21-21204 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE6C83 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE6C83?
AE6C83 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 21-21204.
Is AE6C83 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 AE6C83, octal 53466203, decimal 11,431,043.
What flights does AE6C83 operate?
Mode-S AE6C83 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including HEART06.