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sensors Mode-S transponder

AE56B5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 13-20589 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE56B5
Octal
53453265
Decimal
11,425,461
Tail
13-20589
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE56B5.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20589 - 4 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 R20589 - Apr 13, 23:15 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 R20589 - Apr 13, 21:50 UTCApr 13, 22:30 UTC40m
2026-04-13 R20589 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:25 UTC35m
2026-04-13 R20589 - Apr 13, 18:40 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC1h 30m

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 13-20589 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE56B5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE56B5?
AE56B5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 13-20589.
Is AE56B5 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 AE56B5, octal 53453265, decimal 11,425,461.
What flights does AE56B5 operate?
Mode-S AE56B5 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including R20589.