sensors Mode-S transponder

AE2FAC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 08-8200 · Boeing C-17A Globemaster III

Hex
AE2FAC
Octal
53427654
Decimal
11,415,468
Tail
08-8200
Type
C17
No current signal · last broadcast 3h ago
Flights observed
12
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
-
Last broadcast
3h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE2FAC.

Callsign history 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
FAMUS60 - 5 2026-04-13
SWORD73 - 3 2026-05-27
SWORD72 - 2 2026-05-30
RCH705 Air Mobility Command 1 2026-05-09
RCH1848 Air Mobility Command 1 2026-04-17

Recent flights last 12

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-30 SWORD72 - May 30, 04:40 UTCMay 30, 05:15 UTC35m
2026-05-30 SWORD72 - May 30, 02:10 UTCMay 30, 03:25 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-27 SWORD73 - May 27, 06:55 UTCMay 27, 07:20 UTC25m
2026-05-27 SWORD73 - May 27, 04:30 UTCMay 27, 04:49 UTC20m
2026-05-27 SWORD73 - May 27, 02:34 UTCMay 27, 03:50 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-09 RCH705 RMS → SPM May 9, 22:49 UTCMay 10, 02:45 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-17 RCH1848 YYT → MSP Apr 17, 05:20 UTCApr 17, 06:40 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 FAMUS60 - Apr 13, 17:40 UTCApr 13, 18:45 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 FAMUS60 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:20 UTC30m
2026-04-13 FAMUS60 - Apr 13, 14:25 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 FAMUS60 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:05 UTC45m
2026-04-13 FAMUS60 - Apr 13, 11:45 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC30m

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 08-8200 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE2FAC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE2FAC?
AE2FAC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 08-8200.
Is AE2FAC broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 3h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE2FAC, octal 53427654, decimal 11,415,468.
What flights does AE2FAC operate?
Mode-S AE2FAC has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including FAMUS60, SWORD73, SWORD72, RCH705, RCH1848.