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AE5686

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 12-20539 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5686
Octal
53453206
Decimal
11,425,414
Tail
12-20539
Type
H60
Broadcasting now · callsign R20539 · 1,450 ft
Flights observed
27
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
-
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

AE5686 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Callsign history 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20539 - 25 2026-06-03
20539 - 1 2026-05-14
0317 - 1 2026-05-07

Recent flights last 27

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-06-03 R20539 - Jun 3, 02:30 UTCJun 3, 03:30 UTC1h 0m
2026-06-02 R20539 - Jun 2, 06:50 UTCJun 2, 07:00 UTC10m
2026-06-02 R20539 - Jun 2, 01:55 UTCJun 2, 02:05 UTC10m
2026-05-27 R20539 - May 27, 18:35 UTCMay 27, 19:00 UTC25m
2026-05-14 20539 - May 14, 18:15 UTCMay 14, 19:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-11 R20539 - May 11, 11:10 UTCMay 11, 11:40 UTC30m
2026-05-09 R20539 - May 9, 11:10 UTCMay 9, 11:30 UTC20m
2026-05-08 R20539 - May 8, 15:10 UTCMay 8, 15:20 UTC10m
2026-05-08 R20539 - May 8, 11:09 UTCMay 8, 11:25 UTC15m
2026-05-07 0317 GRF → GRF May 7, 17:05 UTCMay 7, 18:45 UTC1h 40m
2026-05-06 R20539 - May 6, 10:10 UTCMay 6, 12:10 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-30 R20539 - Apr 30, 04:30 UTCApr 30, 05:25 UTC55m
2026-04-29 R20539 - Apr 29, 03:45 UTCApr 29, 06:10 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-29 R20539 - Apr 29, 02:55 UTCApr 29, 03:40 UTC45m
2026-04-29 R20539 - Apr 29, 00:45 UTCApr 29, 01:25 UTC40m
2026-04-28 R20539 OLM → GRF Apr 28, 22:00 UTCApr 28, 22:55 UTC55m
2026-04-28 R20539 - Apr 28, 21:00 UTCApr 28, 21:25 UTC25m
2026-04-28 R20539 - Apr 28, 19:20 UTCApr 28, 19:50 UTC30m
2026-04-28 R20539 - Apr 28, 05:55 UTCApr 28, 07:50 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-28 R20539 - Apr 28, 04:20 UTCApr 28, 04:40 UTC20m
2026-04-27 R20539 - Apr 27, 21:45 UTCApr 27, 23:05 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-27 R20539 GRF → GRF Apr 27, 19:45 UTCApr 27, 20:10 UTC25m
2026-04-23 R20539 - Apr 23, 04:30 UTCApr 23, 05:45 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-15 R20539 - Apr 15, 05:00 UTCApr 15, 05:45 UTC45m
2026-04-15 R20539 - Apr 15, 04:40 UTCApr 15, 04:50 UTC10m
2026-04-15 R20539 - Apr 15, 01:30 UTCApr 15, 02:50 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-14 R20539 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:35 UTC1h 20m

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 12-20539 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5686 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5686?
AE5686 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 12-20539.
Is AE5686 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AE5686 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5686, octal 53453206, decimal 11,425,414.
What flights does AE5686 operate?
Mode-S AE5686 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including R20539, 20539, 0317.