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AE2028

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 13-72281 · Airbus Helicopters UH-72A Lakota

Hex
AE2028
Octal
53420050
Decimal
11,411,496
Tail
13-72281
Type
EC45
No current signal · last broadcast 7d ago
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
7d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE2028.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
72281 - 16 2026-06-08

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-06-08 72281 - Jun 8, 01:45 UTCJun 8, 02:35 UTC50m
2026-06-08 72281 - Jun 8, 00:00 UTCJun 8, 00:10 UTC10m
2026-06-06 72281 MUI → MDT Jun 6, 17:19 UTCJun 6, 18:14 UTC55m
2026-06-06 72281 - Jun 6, 00:40 UTCJun 6, 02:00 UTC1h 20m
2026-06-04 72281 - Jun 4, 19:40 UTCJun 4, 20:45 UTC1h 5m
2026-06-04 72281 - Jun 4, 16:25 UTCJun 4, 16:35 UTC10m
2026-06-04 72281 - Jun 4, 14:45 UTCJun 4, 15:40 UTC55m
2026-06-04 72281 - Jun 4, 12:40 UTCJun 4, 13:00 UTC20m
2026-06-04 72281 MUI → MUI Jun 4, 01:30 UTCJun 4, 01:50 UTC20m
2026-06-03 72281 - Jun 3, 23:15 UTCJun 3, 23:50 UTC35m
2026-06-02 72281 - Jun 2, 15:40 UTCJun 2, 16:45 UTC1h 5m
2026-06-02 72281 - Jun 2, 09:15 UTCJun 2, 11:25 UTC2h 10m
2026-06-02 72281 MUI → MUI Jun 2, 00:55 UTCJun 2, 01:10 UTC15m
2026-05-27 72281 - May 27, 00:44 UTCMay 27, 01:09 UTC25m
2026-05-12 72281 - May 12, 15:30 UTCMay 12, 16:05 UTC35m
2026-05-11 72281 - May 11, 19:55 UTCMay 11, 20:05 UTC10m

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 13-72281 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE2028 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE2028?
AE2028 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 13-72281.
Is AE2028 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 7d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE2028, octal 53420050, decimal 11,411,496.
What flights does AE2028 operate?
Mode-S AE2028 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including 72281.