sensors Mode-S transponder
AE0502
ICAO 24-bit transponder address
Currently assigned to 59-1511 · BOEING KC-135R/T Stratotanker
- Hex
- AE0502
- Octal
- 53402402
- Decimal
- 11,404,546
- Tail
- 59-1511
- Type
- K35R
- Flights observed
- 10
- Distinct callsigns
- 0
- Country
- -
- Last broadcast
- 17h ago
Last known position
Recent flights last 10
| Date | Flight | Route | Takeoff | Landing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | - | - | Jun 10, 11:55 UTC | Jun 10, 12:25 UTC | 30m |
| 2026-06-05 | - | - | Jun 5, 10:55 UTC | Jun 5, 11:55 UTC | 1h 0m |
| 2026-05-26 | - | - | May 26, 15:14 UTC | May 26, 15:39 UTC | 25m |
| 2026-05-21 | - | - | May 21, 09:20 UTC | May 21, 09:40 UTC | 20m |
| 2026-05-21 | - | - | May 21, 07:50 UTC | May 21, 08:30 UTC | 40m |
| 2026-05-18 | - | - | May 18, 07:15 UTC | May 18, 07:25 UTC | 10m |
| 2026-05-18 | - | - | May 18, 03:20 UTC | May 18, 04:55 UTC | 1h 35m |
| 2026-05-15 | - | - | May 15, 08:10 UTC | May 15, 10:00 UTC | 1h 50m |
| 2026-05-12 | - | - | May 12, 11:05 UTC | May 12, 12:40 UTC | 1h 35m |
| 2026-05-07 | - | - | May 7, 10:55 UTC | May 7, 12:10 UTC | 1h 15m |
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 59-1511 page for operator, model, and routing details .