sensors Mode-S transponder

00AE2A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to South Africa

Currently assigned to ZS-YAT · EMBRAER ERJ-190-100

Hex
00AE2A
Octal
00127052
Decimal
44,586
Country
ZA
Tail
ZS-YAT
Type
E190
No current signal · last broadcast 13h ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
ZA
Last broadcast
13h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 00AE2A.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 00AE2A falls within the block assigned to South Africa (ZA) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in South Africa receives a permanent address from this block at the time of registration; the address stays with the airframe even if the aircraft is re-registered to a different operator within the country.

Callsign history 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
LNK798C Airlink 2 2026-04-13
LNK556B - 1 2026-04-13
LNK555A - 1 2026-04-13
LNK141A - 1 2026-04-14
LNK036E Airlink 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 LNK141A - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 09:30 UTC20m
2026-04-13 LNK036E JNB → DAR Apr 13, 20:05 UTCApr 13, 20:30 UTC25m
2026-04-13 LNK556B - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 LNK555A - Apr 13, 13:25 UTCApr 13, 16:05 UTC2h 40m
2026-04-13 LNK798C PLZ → JNB Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 LNK798C PLZ → JNB Apr 13, 08:50 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC3h 25m

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 ZS-YAT page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 00AE2A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 00AE2A?
00AE2A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to South Africa. Assigned to ZS-YAT.
Where is Mode-S 00AE2A registered?
Mode-S code 00AE2A is allocated to South Africa (ZA). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 00AE2A broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 13h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 00AE2A, octal 00127052, decimal 44,586.
What flights does 00AE2A operate?
Mode-S 00AE2A has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including LNK798C, LNK556B, LNK555A, LNK141A, LNK036E.