sensors Mode-S transponder

AE0248

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 96-8154 · Lockheed Martin EC-130J Commando Solo

Hex
AE0248
Octal
53401110
Decimal
11,403,848
Tail
96-8154
Type
C30J
No current signal · last broadcast 2d ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
2d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE0248.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
968154 - 5 2026-04-16
HYDRA17 - 2 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-16 968154 - Apr 16, 17:15 UTCApr 16, 17:25 UTC10m
2026-04-16 968154 - Apr 16, 15:15 UTCApr 16, 17:10 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-16 968154 - Apr 16, 14:50 UTCApr 16, 15:10 UTC20m
2026-04-15 968154 - Apr 15, 17:10 UTCApr 15, 18:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 HYDRA17 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 HYDRA17 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 968154 - Apr 13, 14:10 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC2h 5m

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 96-8154 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE0248 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE0248?
AE0248 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 96-8154.
Is AE0248 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE0248, octal 53401110, decimal 11,403,848.
What flights does AE0248 operate?
Mode-S AE0248 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including 968154, HYDRA17.