sensors Mode-S transponder

AF3BCD

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 25-21309 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AF3BCD
Octal
53635715
Decimal
11,484,109
Tail
25-21309
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 20h ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
20h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AF3BCD.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R21309 - 8 2026-05-29

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-29 R21309 - May 29, 18:00 UTCMay 29, 19:00 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-29 R21309 - May 29, 06:35 UTCMay 29, 07:15 UTC40m
2026-05-29 R21309 - May 29, 05:50 UTCMay 29, 06:00 UTC10m
2026-05-29 R21309 - May 29, 04:00 UTCMay 29, 05:20 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-27 R21309 - May 27, 17:25 UTCMay 27, 17:55 UTC30m
2026-05-22 R21309 - May 22, 16:45 UTCMay 22, 16:55 UTC10m
2026-05-15 R21309 - May 15, 17:05 UTCMay 15, 17:40 UTC35m
2026-04-23 R21309 NEL → NEL Apr 23, 17:45 UTCApr 23, 18:25 UTC40m

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 25-21309 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AF3BCD frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AF3BCD?
AF3BCD is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 25-21309.
Is AF3BCD broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 20h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AF3BCD, octal 53635715, decimal 11,484,109.
What flights does AF3BCD operate?
Mode-S AF3BCD has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including R21309.