sensors Mode-S transponder

3CD5AE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Germany

Currently assigned to D-CIFM · CESSNA 680 Citation Sovereign

Hex
3CD5AE
Octal
17152656
Decimal
3,986,862
Country
DE
Tail
D-CIFM
Type
C680
Photo of D-CIFM
No current signal · last broadcast 17h ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
DE
Last broadcast
17h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 3CD5AE.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 3CD5AE falls within the block assigned to Germany (DE) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Germany 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 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
DCIFM - 8 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 DCIFM - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 07:25 UTC15m
2026-04-14 DCIFM - Apr 14, 06:50 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC20m
2026-04-14 DCIFM DUS → FDH Apr 14, 05:25 UTCApr 14, 06:10 UTC45m
2026-04-13 DCIFM - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 DCIFM - Apr 13, 15:55 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 DCIFM - Apr 13, 13:35 UTCApr 13, 14:15 UTC40m
2026-04-13 DCIFM FDH → SGE Apr 13, 09:00 UTCApr 13, 09:30 UTC30m
2026-04-13 DCIFM - Apr 13, 06:00 UTCApr 13, 06:45 UTC45m

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 D-CIFM page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 3CD5AE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 3CD5AE?
3CD5AE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Germany. Assigned to D-CIFM.
Where is Mode-S 3CD5AE registered?
Mode-S code 3CD5AE is allocated to Germany (DE). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 3CD5AE broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 17h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 3CD5AE, octal 17152656, decimal 3,986,862.
What flights does 3CD5AE operate?
Mode-S 3CD5AE has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including DCIFM.