sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5A53

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-72359 · Airbus Helicopters UH-72A Lakota

Hex
AE5A53
Octal
53455123
Decimal
11,426,387
Tail
15-72359
Type
EC45
No current signal · last broadcast 3h ago
Flights observed
24
Distinct callsigns
13
Country
-
Last broadcast
3h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5A53.

Callsign history 13 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
WEIRD23 - 4 2026-05-14
WEIRD99 - 3 2026-05-08
NUKED16 - 3 2026-05-20
YOGI22 - 2 2026-05-20
SQUIB33 - 2 2026-04-22
NUKED45 - 2 2026-05-05
EMOJI11 - 2 2026-04-28
SQUIB27 - 1 2026-05-04
SQUIB15 - 1 2026-05-08
POBOY58 - 1 2026-04-24
PICK33 - 1 2026-05-15
NUKED33 - 1 2026-05-19
L0CO03 - 1 2026-04-17

Recent flights last 24

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-20 YOGI22 - May 20, 20:40 UTCMay 20, 21:15 UTC35m
2026-05-20 YOGI22 - May 20, 18:25 UTCMay 20, 19:45 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-20 NUKED16 - May 20, 15:25 UTCMay 20, 15:40 UTC15m
2026-05-20 NUKED16 - May 20, 14:15 UTCMay 20, 14:40 UTC25m
2026-05-20 NUKED16 - May 20, 12:55 UTCMay 20, 13:30 UTC35m
2026-05-19 NUKED33 - May 19, 12:20 UTCMay 19, 13:25 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-15 PICK33 - May 15, 11:55 UTCMay 15, 13:05 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-14 WEIRD23 - May 14, 13:45 UTCMay 14, 14:35 UTC50m
2026-05-14 WEIRD23 - May 14, 12:15 UTCMay 14, 13:10 UTC55m
2026-05-08 WEIRD99 - May 8, 21:30 UTCMay 8, 21:55 UTC25m
2026-05-08 WEIRD99 - May 8, 18:40 UTCMay 8, 19:55 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-08 SQUIB15 - May 8, 12:30 UTCMay 8, 13:00 UTC30m
2026-05-05 WEIRD99 - May 5, 18:45 UTCMay 5, 22:10 UTC3h 25m
2026-05-05 NUKED45 - May 5, 14:55 UTCMay 5, 15:40 UTC45m
2026-05-05 NUKED45 - May 5, 13:00 UTCMay 5, 14:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-04 WEIRD23 - May 4, 20:45 UTCMay 4, 21:30 UTC45m
2026-05-04 WEIRD23 - May 4, 18:30 UTCMay 4, 20:10 UTC1h 41m
2026-05-04 SQUIB27 - May 4, 13:35 UTCMay 4, 13:50 UTC15m
2026-04-28 EMOJI11 - Apr 28, 21:25 UTCApr 28, 22:00 UTC35m
2026-04-28 EMOJI11 - Apr 28, 18:15 UTCApr 28, 18:55 UTC40m
2026-04-24 POBOY58 - Apr 24, 12:20 UTCApr 24, 13:15 UTC55m
2026-04-22 SQUIB33 - Apr 22, 13:20 UTCApr 22, 13:55 UTC35m
2026-04-22 SQUIB33 - Apr 22, 12:10 UTCApr 22, 12:20 UTC10m
2026-04-17 L0CO03 - Apr 17, 12:35 UTCApr 17, 12:45 UTC10m

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 15-72359 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5A53 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5A53?
AE5A53 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-72359.
Is AE5A53 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 3h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5A53, octal 53455123, decimal 11,426,387.
What flights does AE5A53 operate?
Mode-S AE5A53 has broadcast 13 distinct callsigns, including WEIRD23, WEIRD99, NUKED16, YOGI22, SQUIB33.