sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5666

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 12-20488 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5666
Octal
53453146
Decimal
11,425,382
Tail
12-20488
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5666.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
COLT20 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 COLT20 - Apr 14, 05:50 UTCApr 14, 06:20 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 12-20488 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5666 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5666?
AE5666 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 12-20488.
Is AE5666 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 AE5666, octal 53453146, decimal 11,425,382.
What flights does AE5666 operate?
Mode-S AE5666 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including COLT20.