sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5A1A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 16-08224 · BOEING-VERTOL CH-47 Chinook

Hex
AE5A1A
Octal
53455032
Decimal
11,426,330
Tail
16-08224
Type
H47
No current signal · last broadcast 2d ago
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
2d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5A1A.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
URSA01 - 7 2026-04-16
URSA26 - 4 2026-04-15

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-16 URSA01 - Apr 16, 11:15 UTCApr 16, 11:49 UTC35m
2026-04-16 URSA01 - Apr 16, 10:09 UTCApr 16, 10:49 UTC40m
2026-04-16 URSA01 FBK → FBK Apr 16, 09:45 UTCApr 16, 09:50 UTC5m
2026-04-16 URSA01 - Apr 16, 09:10 UTCApr 16, 09:35 UTC25m
2026-04-16 URSA01 - Apr 16, 08:54 UTCApr 16, 09:05 UTC10m
2026-04-16 URSA01 - Apr 16, 07:45 UTCApr 16, 08:19 UTC35m
2026-04-16 URSA01 FBK → FBK Apr 16, 07:29 UTCApr 16, 07:34 UTC5m
2026-04-15 URSA26 - Apr 15, 11:00 UTCApr 15, 11:35 UTC35m
2026-04-15 URSA26 - Apr 15, 10:40 UTCApr 15, 10:55 UTC15m
2026-04-15 URSA26 - Apr 15, 09:00 UTCApr 15, 10:15 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-15 URSA26 - Apr 15, 07:55 UTCApr 15, 08:55 UTC1h 0m

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 16-08224 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5A1A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5A1A?
AE5A1A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 16-08224.
Is AE5A1A broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5A1A, octal 53455032, decimal 11,426,330.
What flights does AE5A1A operate?
Mode-S AE5A1A has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including URSA01, URSA26.