sensors Mode-S transponder

AE52A2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 09-08799 · BOEING-VERTOL CH-47 Chinook

Hex
AE52A2
Octal
53451242
Decimal
11,424,418
Tail
09-08799
Type
H47
Broadcasting now · callsign BIGGIE3 · 2,950 ft
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
21h ago

Current position

AE52A2 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
BIGGIE3 - 8 2026-04-17

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-17 BIGGIE3 - Apr 17, 19:25 UTCApr 17, 20:20 UTC55m
2026-04-17 BIGGIE3 - Apr 17, 19:00 UTCApr 17, 19:10 UTC10m
2026-04-17 BIGGIE3 - Apr 17, 18:05 UTCApr 17, 18:25 UTC20m
2026-04-17 BIGGIE3 - Apr 17, 15:20 UTCApr 17, 16:45 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-16 BIGGIE3 - Apr 16, 16:20 UTCApr 16, 16:50 UTC30m
2026-04-16 BIGGIE3 - Apr 16, 15:15 UTCApr 16, 15:25 UTC10m
2026-04-14 BIGGIE3 - Apr 14, 21:00 UTCApr 14, 21:25 UTC25m
2026-04-14 BIGGIE3 - Apr 14, 19:55 UTCApr 14, 20:40 UTC45m

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 09-08799 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE52A2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE52A2?
AE52A2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 09-08799.
Is AE52A2 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AE52A2 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE52A2, octal 53451242, decimal 11,424,418.
What flights does AE52A2 operate?
Mode-S AE52A2 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including BIGGIE3.