sensors Mode-S transponder

AE003E

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 70-1564 · Northrop T-38C Talon

Hex
AE003E
Octal
53400076
Decimal
11,403,326
Tail
70-1564
Type
T38
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE003E.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
WILLY02 - 1 2026-04-17
RANDY2 - 1 2026-04-17

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-17 WILLY02 RND → RND Apr 17, 16:20 UTCApr 17, 16:30 UTC10m
2026-04-17 RANDY2 - Apr 17, 13:40 UTCApr 17, 14:20 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 70-1564 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE003E frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE003E?
AE003E is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 70-1564.
Is AE003E broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE003E, octal 53400076, decimal 11,403,326.
What flights does AE003E operate?
Mode-S AE003E has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including WILLY02, RANDY2.