sensors Mode-S transponder

AE0C55

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 87-24604 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE0C55
Octal
53406125
Decimal
11,406,421
Tail
87-24604
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 6h ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
-
Last broadcast
6h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE0C55.

Callsign history 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
WATTS55 - 2 2026-06-02
WATTS24 - 2 2026-04-15
WATTS57 - 1 2026-05-14
WATTS41 - 1 2026-05-08

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-06-02 WATTS55 - Jun 2, 20:55 UTCJun 2, 22:05 UTC1h 10m
2026-06-02 WATTS55 - Jun 2, 18:05 UTCJun 2, 19:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-14 WATTS57 - May 14, 17:45 UTCMay 14, 18:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-08 WATTS41 - May 8, 21:15 UTCMay 8, 23:35 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-15 WATTS24 - Apr 15, 19:05 UTCApr 15, 19:50 UTC45m
2026-04-15 WATTS24 - Apr 15, 17:55 UTCApr 15, 19:00 UTC1h 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 87-24604 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE0C55 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE0C55?
AE0C55 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 87-24604.
Is AE0C55 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 6h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE0C55, octal 53406125, decimal 11,406,421.
What flights does AE0C55 operate?
Mode-S AE0C55 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including WATTS55, WATTS24, WATTS57, WATTS41.