sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5656

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 12-20445 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5656
Octal
53453126
Decimal
11,425,366
Tail
12-20445
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
18
Distinct callsigns
10
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5656.

Callsign history 10 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SURF23 - 3 2026-05-22
SURF10 - 3 2026-06-02
SURF75 - 2 2026-05-07
SURF40 - 2 2026-04-29
SURF26 - 2 2026-05-21
SURF18 - 2 2026-04-23
SURF15 - 1 2026-04-16
SURF11 - 1 2026-05-20
SURF03 - 1 2026-05-28
SURF01 - 1 2026-06-18

Recent flights last 18

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-06-18 SURF01 - Jun 18, 06:00 UTCJun 18, 06:55 UTC55m
2026-06-02 SURF10 - Jun 2, 03:00 UTCJun 2, 04:40 UTC1h 40m
2026-06-02 SURF10 HHI → HHI Jun 2, 00:00 UTCJun 2, 01:55 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-28 SURF03 - May 28, 03:00 UTCMay 28, 04:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-27 SURF10 - May 27, 01:05 UTCMay 27, 01:44 UTC40m
2026-05-22 SURF23 - May 22, 05:45 UTCMay 22, 06:05 UTC20m
2026-05-22 SURF23 - May 22, 03:05 UTCMay 22, 03:45 UTC40m
2026-05-22 SURF23 - May 22, 02:05 UTCMay 22, 02:20 UTC15m
2026-05-21 SURF26 - May 21, 06:20 UTCMay 21, 07:20 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-21 SURF26 - May 21, 02:15 UTCMay 21, 02:30 UTC15m
2026-05-20 SURF11 HHI → HHI May 20, 01:40 UTCMay 20, 02:10 UTC30m
2026-05-07 SURF75 - May 7, 05:45 UTCMay 7, 06:05 UTC20m
2026-05-07 SURF75 - May 7, 03:40 UTCMay 7, 03:50 UTC10m
2026-04-29 SURF40 - Apr 29, 06:19 UTCApr 29, 06:29 UTC10m
2026-04-29 SURF40 - Apr 29, 02:20 UTCApr 29, 03:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-23 SURF18 - Apr 23, 05:50 UTCApr 23, 06:10 UTC20m
2026-04-16 SURF18 - Apr 16, 18:25 UTCApr 16, 19:05 UTC41m
2026-04-16 SURF15 - Apr 16, 00:45 UTCApr 16, 01:05 UTC20m

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 12-20445 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5656 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5656?
AE5656 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 12-20445.
Is AE5656 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 AE5656, octal 53453126, decimal 11,425,366.
What flights does AE5656 operate?
Mode-S AE5656 has broadcast 10 distinct callsigns, including SURF23, SURF10, SURF75, SURF40, SURF26.