sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5A79

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-72397 · Airbus Helicopters UH-72A Lakota

Hex
AE5A79
Octal
53455171
Decimal
11,426,425
Tail
15-72397
Type
EC45
No current signal · last broadcast 13h ago
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
9
Country
-
Last broadcast
13h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5A79.

Callsign history 9 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
JOKEY33 - 3 2026-04-28
TOTES53 - 2 2026-05-14
RUCK05 - 2 2026-04-30
TOTES79 - 1 2026-06-02
SQUIB57 - 1 2026-04-16
SQUIB27 - 1 2026-05-05
MESSY16 - 1 2026-04-13
KICKS18 - 1 2026-05-29
JOKEY98 - 1 2026-04-24

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-06-02 TOTES79 - Jun 2, 11:40 UTCJun 2, 12:05 UTC25m
2026-05-29 KICKS18 - May 29, 12:00 UTCMay 29, 12:40 UTC40m
2026-05-14 TOTES53 - May 14, 13:10 UTCMay 14, 13:25 UTC15m
2026-05-14 TOTES53 - May 14, 12:20 UTCMay 14, 12:40 UTC20m
2026-05-05 SQUIB27 - May 5, 12:20 UTCMay 5, 13:10 UTC50m
2026-04-30 RUCK05 - Apr 30, 14:15 UTCApr 30, 15:30 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-30 RUCK05 - Apr 30, 12:20 UTCApr 30, 13:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-28 JOKEY33 - Apr 28, 20:35 UTCApr 28, 21:19 UTC45m
2026-04-28 JOKEY33 - Apr 28, 18:45 UTCApr 28, 19:35 UTC50m
2026-04-24 JOKEY98 - Apr 24, 12:55 UTCApr 24, 13:25 UTC30m
2026-04-16 SQUIB57 - Apr 16, 12:49 UTCApr 16, 13:05 UTC15m
2026-04-14 JOKEY33 - Apr 14, 13:00 UTCApr 14, 14:05 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 MESSY16 - Apr 13, 12:55 UTCApr 13, 15:05 UTC2h 10m

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 15-72397 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5A79 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5A79?
AE5A79 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-72397.
Is AE5A79 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 13h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5A79, octal 53455171, decimal 11,426,425.
What flights does AE5A79 operate?
Mode-S AE5A79 has broadcast 9 distinct callsigns, including JOKEY33, TOTES53, RUCK05, TOTES79, SQUIB57.