sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5787

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 14-20663 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5787
Octal
53453607
Decimal
11,425,671
Tail
14-20663
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 3d ago
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
3d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5787.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SURF55 - 2 2026-04-16

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-16 SURF55 - Apr 16, 07:54 UTCApr 16, 08:15 UTC20m
2026-04-16 SURF55 - Apr 16, 03:34 UTCApr 16, 03:55 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 14-20663 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5787 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5787?
AE5787 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 14-20663.
Is AE5787 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 3d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5787, octal 53453607, decimal 11,425,671.
What flights does AE5787 operate?
Mode-S AE5787 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including SURF55.