sensors Mode-S transponder

AE77DC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 23-21271 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE77DC
Octal
53473734
Decimal
11,433,948
Tail
23-21271
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 19h ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
-
Last broadcast
19h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE77DC.

Callsign history 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
TALON70 - 3 2026-05-13
TALON96 - 1 2026-05-12
TALON62 - 1 2026-05-04
TALON61 - 1 2026-05-06

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-13 TALON70 - May 13, 03:05 UTCMay 13, 03:15 UTC10m
2026-05-12 TALON96 - May 12, 22:31 UTCMay 12, 22:40 UTC10m
2026-05-06 TALON61 - May 6, 21:15 UTCMay 6, 21:25 UTC10m
2026-05-06 TALON70 - May 6, 00:20 UTCMay 6, 00:35 UTC15m
2026-05-05 TALON70 - May 5, 22:55 UTCMay 5, 23:10 UTC15m
2026-05-04 TALON62 - May 4, 18:10 UTCMay 4, 18:20 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 23-21271 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE77DC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE77DC?
AE77DC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 23-21271.
Is AE77DC broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 19h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE77DC, octal 53473734, decimal 11,433,948.
What flights does AE77DC operate?
Mode-S AE77DC has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including TALON70, TALON96, TALON62, TALON61.