sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5A6E

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-72386 · Airbus Helicopters UH-72A Lakota

Hex
AE5A6E
Octal
53455156
Decimal
11,426,414
Tail
15-72386
Type
EC45
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5A6E.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
MESSY55 - 2 2026-04-17
SUPRT80 - 1 2026-04-16

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-17 MESSY55 - Apr 17, 14:50 UTCApr 17, 15:10 UTC19m
2026-04-17 MESSY55 - Apr 17, 12:05 UTCApr 17, 13:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-16 SUPRT80 - Apr 16, 03:34 UTCApr 16, 04:14 UTC40m

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 15-72386 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5A6E frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5A6E?
AE5A6E is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-72386.
Is AE5A6E 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 AE5A6E, octal 53455156, decimal 11,426,414.
What flights does AE5A6E operate?
Mode-S AE5A6E has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including MESSY55, SUPRT80.