sensors Mode-S transponder

AE6DB3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 21-03371 · Boeing AH-64E Apache

Hex
AE6DB3
Octal
53466663
Decimal
11,431,347
Tail
21-03371
Type
H64
No current signal · last broadcast 16d ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
-
Last broadcast
16d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE6DB3.

Callsign history 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
MERCS10 - 3 2026-04-27
MERCS60 - 2 2026-04-21
TALON92 - 1 2026-04-22
MERCS82 - 1 2026-05-20

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-20 MERCS82 - May 20, 02:55 UTCMay 20, 03:05 UTC10m
2026-04-27 MERCS10 - Apr 27, 07:45 UTCApr 27, 11:10 UTC3h 25m
2026-04-27 MERCS10 - Apr 27, 05:45 UTCApr 27, 06:55 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-27 MERCS10 - Apr 27, 04:00 UTCApr 27, 05:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-22 TALON92 - Apr 22, 01:25 UTCApr 22, 03:05 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-21 MERCS60 - Apr 21, 09:50 UTCApr 21, 10:50 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-21 MERCS60 - Apr 21, 07:30 UTCApr 21, 08:45 UTC1h 15m

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 21-03371 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE6DB3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE6DB3?
AE6DB3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 21-03371.
Is AE6DB3 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 16d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE6DB3, octal 53466663, decimal 11,431,347.
What flights does AE6DB3 operate?
Mode-S AE6DB3 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including MERCS10, MERCS60, TALON92, MERCS82.