sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5968

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 14-5809 · Lockheed Martin AC-130J Ghostrider

Hex
AE5968
Octal
53454550
Decimal
11,426,152
Tail
14-5809
Type
C30J
No current signal · last broadcast 17d ago
Flights observed
19
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
-
Last broadcast
17d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5968.

Callsign history 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SHADO79 - 4 2026-06-18
SHADO78 - 4 2026-06-26
SHADO76 - 2 2026-05-28
SHADO74 - 2 2026-06-02
SHADO73 - 2 2026-07-01
SHADO72 - 2 2026-05-28
SHADO01 - 2 2026-06-25
SHADO99 - 1 2026-04-23

Recent flights last 19

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-01 SHADO73 - Jul 1, 01:15 UTCJul 1, 01:35 UTC20m
2026-06-30 SHADO73 - Jun 30, 20:20 UTCJun 30, 22:55 UTC2h 35m
2026-06-26 SHADO78 - Jun 26, 02:20 UTCJun 26, 05:19 UTC3h 0m
2026-06-25 SHADO01 - Jun 25, 19:24 UTCJun 25, 19:49 UTC25m
2026-06-25 SHADO01 - Jun 25, 15:54 UTCJun 25, 16:05 UTC10m
2026-06-18 SHADO79 - Jun 18, 20:35 UTCJun 18, 21:20 UTC45m
2026-06-18 SHADO79 - Jun 18, 17:35 UTCJun 18, 17:45 UTC10m
2026-06-11 SHADO78 - Jun 11, 00:25 UTCJun 11, 02:50 UTC2h 25m
2026-06-10 SHADO78 - Jun 10, 21:50 UTCJun 10, 22:00 UTC10m
2026-06-04 SHADO79 - Jun 4, 22:35 UTCJun 4, 23:10 UTC35m
2026-06-04 SHADO79 - Jun 4, 21:40 UTCJun 4, 21:55 UTC15m
2026-06-02 SHADO74 - Jun 2, 23:00 UTCJun 3, 01:10 UTC2h 10m
2026-06-02 SHADO74 - Jun 2, 21:05 UTCJun 2, 22:20 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-28 SHADO72 - May 28, 21:55 UTCMay 28, 23:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-28 SHADO72 - May 28, 21:10 UTCMay 28, 21:20 UTC10m
2026-05-28 SHADO76 - May 28, 00:05 UTCMay 28, 00:45 UTC40m
2026-05-27 SHADO76 - May 27, 21:05 UTCMay 27, 21:20 UTC15m
2026-05-21 SHADO78 - May 21, 17:10 UTCMay 21, 20:30 UTC3h 20m
2026-04-23 SHADO99 - Apr 23, 17:10 UTCApr 23, 20:20 UTC3h 9m

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 14-5809 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5968 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5968?
AE5968 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 14-5809.
Is AE5968 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 17d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5968, octal 53454550, decimal 11,426,152.
What flights does AE5968 operate?
Mode-S AE5968 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SHADO79, SHADO78, SHADO76, SHADO74, SHADO73.