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sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5A5C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-72368 · Airbus Helicopters UH-72A Lakota

Hex
AE5A5C
Octal
53455134
Decimal
11,426,396
Tail
15-72368
Type
EC45
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5A5C.

Callsign history 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
RANDO87 - 1 2026-04-13
KICKS19 - 1 2026-04-14
KICKS17 - 1 2026-04-17

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-17 KICKS17 - Apr 17, 11:45 UTCApr 17, 12:20 UTC35m
2026-04-14 KICKS19 - Apr 14, 12:50 UTCApr 14, 13:45 UTC55m
2026-04-13 RANDO87 - Apr 13, 20:45 UTCApr 13, 22:10 UTC1h 25m

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 15-72368 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5A5C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5A5C?
AE5A5C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-72368.
Is AE5A5C broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5A5C, octal 53455134, decimal 11,426,396.
What flights does AE5A5C operate?
Mode-S AE5A5C has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including RANDO87, KICKS19, KICKS17.