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sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5A52

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 14-72358 · Airbus Helicopters UH-72A Lakota

Hex
AE5A52
Octal
53455122
Decimal
11,426,386
Tail
14-72358
Type
EC45
No current signal · last broadcast 2d ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
2d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5A52.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
KICKS19 - 2 2026-04-16
KICKS15 - 2 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-16 KICKS19 - Apr 16, 13:15 UTCApr 16, 13:30 UTC15m
2026-04-16 KICKS19 - Apr 16, 12:09 UTCApr 16, 13:00 UTC50m
2026-04-14 KICKS15 - Apr 14, 13:05 UTCApr 14, 13:40 UTC35m
2026-04-14 KICKS15 - Apr 14, 12:05 UTCApr 14, 12:20 UTC15m

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 14-72358 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5A52 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5A52?
AE5A52 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 14-72358.
Is AE5A52 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 AE5A52, octal 53455122, decimal 11,426,386.
What flights does AE5A52 operate?
Mode-S AE5A52 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including KICKS19, KICKS15.