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AE118A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 02-01863 · Gulfstream Aerospace C-37A

Hex
AE118A
Octal
53410612
Decimal
11,407,754
Tail
02-01863
Type
GLF5
No current signal · last broadcast 21h ago
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
21h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE118A.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
FORGE63 - 9 2026-05-26
PAT63 - 4 2026-05-29

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-29 PAT63 - May 29, 07:25 UTCMay 29, 11:50 UTC4h 25m
2026-05-27 PAT63 KEF → HEL May 27, 23:00 UTCMay 28, 01:45 UTC2h 45m
2026-05-27 PAT63 - May 27, 21:50 UTCMay 27, 22:05 UTC15m
2026-05-27 PAT63 - May 27, 17:00 UTCMay 27, 18:50 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-26 FORGE63 - May 26, 13:24 UTCMay 26, 19:05 UTC5h 40m
2026-05-23 FORGE63 - May 23, 17:15 UTCMay 23, 18:10 UTC55m
2026-05-22 FORGE63 - May 22, 18:35 UTCMay 22, 19:05 UTC30m
2026-05-21 FORGE63 - May 21, 17:10 UTCMay 21, 18:10 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-14 FORGE63 POB → ADW May 14, 20:25 UTCMay 14, 21:10 UTC45m
2026-05-14 FORGE63 RDU → POB May 14, 14:30 UTCMay 14, 14:45 UTC15m
2026-05-12 FORGE63 - May 12, 17:55 UTCMay 12, 18:35 UTC40m
2026-05-08 FORGE63 - May 8, 16:30 UTCMay 8, 20:00 UTC3h 30m
2026-05-07 FORGE63 - May 7, 18:40 UTCMay 8, 00:09 UTC5h 29m

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 02-01863 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE118A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE118A?
AE118A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 02-01863.
Is AE118A broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 21h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE118A, octal 53410612, decimal 11,407,754.
What flights does AE118A operate?
Mode-S AE118A has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including FORGE63, PAT63.