sensors Mode-S transponder

AE74B6

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 22-21234 · Sikorsky HH-60M Black Hawk

Hex
AE74B6
Octal
53472266
Decimal
11,433,142
Tail
22-21234
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 21h ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
21h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE74B6.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
LICHEN8 - 4 2026-04-14
R21234 - 2 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 LICHEN8 - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 09:50 UTC40m
2026-04-14 LICHEN8 - Apr 14, 08:30 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC35m
2026-04-14 LICHEN8 - Apr 14, 08:05 UTCApr 14, 08:15 UTC10m
2026-04-14 LICHEN8 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:50 UTC35m
2026-04-13 R21234 FBK → FBK Apr 13, 23:20 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 R21234 FBK → FBK Apr 13, 22:55 UTCApr 13, 23:15 UTC20m

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 22-21234 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE74B6 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE74B6?
AE74B6 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 22-21234.
Is AE74B6 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 21h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE74B6, octal 53472266, decimal 11,433,142.
What flights does AE74B6 operate?
Mode-S AE74B6 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including LICHEN8, R21234.