sensors Mode-S transponder

AE1389

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 04-8153 · Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules

Hex
AE1389
Octal
53411611
Decimal
11,408,265
Tail
04-8153
Type
C30J
No current signal · last broadcast 23h ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE1389.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
HOBBY69 - 7 2026-04-17

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-17 HOBBY69 - Apr 17, 19:25 UTCApr 17, 20:35 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-17 HOBBY69 - Apr 17, 18:45 UTCApr 17, 19:20 UTC35m
2026-04-17 HOBBY69 - Apr 17, 17:25 UTCApr 17, 18:00 UTC35m
2026-04-17 HOBBY69 - Apr 17, 15:45 UTCApr 17, 16:35 UTC50m
2026-04-14 HOBBY69 - Apr 14, 18:55 UTCApr 14, 19:05 UTC10m
2026-04-14 HOBBY69 - Apr 14, 16:50 UTCApr 14, 18:45 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-14 HOBBY69 - Apr 14, 15:20 UTCApr 14, 16:45 UTC1h 25m

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 04-8153 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE1389 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE1389?
AE1389 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 04-8153.
Is AE1389 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 23h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE1389, octal 53411611, decimal 11,408,265.
What flights does AE1389 operate?
Mode-S AE1389 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including HOBBY69.