sensors Mode-S transponder

AE50E3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 10-20312 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE50E3
Octal
53450343
Decimal
11,423,971
Tail
10-20312
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 18d ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
-
Last broadcast
18d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE50E3.

Callsign history 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
PAT16 - 3 2026-05-01
PAT02 - 3 2026-04-30
PAT05 - 1 2026-05-11
PAT04 - 1 2026-05-05

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-11 PAT05 - May 11, 16:10 UTCMay 11, 18:10 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-05 PAT04 - May 5, 21:35 UTCMay 6, 01:35 UTC4h 0m
2026-05-01 PAT16 - May 1, 01:30 UTCMay 1, 03:25 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-30 PAT16 - Apr 30, 21:40 UTCApr 30, 22:45 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-30 PAT16 - Apr 30, 21:15 UTCApr 30, 21:30 UTC15m
2026-04-30 PAT02 - Apr 30, 14:10 UTCApr 30, 14:50 UTC40m
2026-04-23 PAT02 - Apr 23, 01:15 UTCApr 23, 03:05 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-22 PAT02 - Apr 22, 23:30 UTCApr 23, 00:35 UTC1h 5m

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 10-20312 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE50E3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE50E3?
AE50E3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 10-20312.
Is AE50E3 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 18d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE50E3, octal 53450343, decimal 11,423,971.
What flights does AE50E3 operate?
Mode-S AE50E3 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including PAT16, PAT02, PAT05, PAT04.