sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5003

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 168179 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5003
Octal
53450003
Decimal
11,423,747
Tail
168179
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
22
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5003.

Callsign history 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
FFAB123 - 11 2026-05-12
VVHK011 - 8 2026-05-08
HK011 - 1 2026-05-28

Recent flights last 22

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-28 HK011 NRB → NRB May 28, 23:35 UTCMay 29, 00:10 UTC35m
2026-05-12 FFAB123 - May 12, 22:05 UTCMay 12, 22:31 UTC25m
2026-05-08 VVHK011 - May 8, 03:30 UTCMay 8, 04:00 UTC30m
2026-05-08 FFAB123 - May 8, 01:00 UTCMay 8, 02:14 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-07 FFAB123 - May 7, 23:24 UTCMay 7, 23:45 UTC20m
2026-05-07 FFAB123 - May 7, 22:35 UTCMay 7, 22:50 UTC15m
2026-05-07 - NRB → NRB May 7, 19:55 UTCMay 7, 20:10 UTC15m
2026-05-06 FFAB123 - May 6, 03:35 UTCMay 6, 04:00 UTC25m
2026-05-05 FFAB123 NRB → NRB May 5, 23:30 UTCMay 5, 23:40 UTC10m
2026-04-24 FFAB123 - Apr 24, 21:55 UTCApr 24, 22:30 UTC35m
2026-04-24 FFAB123 - Apr 24, 19:45 UTCApr 24, 20:00 UTC15m
2026-04-24 VVHK011 - Apr 24, 03:45 UTCApr 24, 04:10 UTC25m
2026-04-24 VVHK011 - Apr 24, 01:55 UTCApr 24, 02:55 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-24 VVHK011 - Apr 24, 00:50 UTCApr 24, 01:20 UTC30m
2026-04-23 VVHK011 - Apr 23, 17:05 UTCApr 23, 17:15 UTC10m
2026-04-22 FFAB123 - Apr 22, 22:25 UTCApr 22, 22:55 UTC30m
2026-04-22 FFAB123 - Apr 22, 20:45 UTCApr 22, 21:15 UTC30m
2026-04-22 - - Apr 22, 19:55 UTCApr 22, 20:10 UTC15m
2026-04-21 FFAB123 - Apr 21, 15:40 UTCApr 21, 16:20 UTC40m
2026-04-16 VVHK011 - Apr 16, 17:40 UTCApr 16, 18:10 UTC30m
2026-04-16 VVHK011 - Apr 16, 13:50 UTCApr 16, 14:10 UTC20m
2026-04-14 VVHK011 - Apr 14, 17:00 UTCApr 14, 17:25 UTC25m

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 168179 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5003 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5003?
AE5003 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 168179.
Is AE5003 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5003, octal 53450003, decimal 11,423,747.
What flights does AE5003 operate?
Mode-S AE5003 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including FFAB123, VVHK011, HK011.