sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5A81

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-72405 · Airbus Helicopters UH-72A Lakota

Hex
AE5A81
Octal
53455201
Decimal
11,426,433
Tail
15-72405
Type
EC45
Broadcasting now · 900 ft
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
11
Country
-
Last broadcast
14d ago

Current position

AE5A81 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Callsign history 11 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
HOIST28 - 2 2026-07-02
DENTS81 - 2 2026-07-13
DEALS81 - 2 2026-07-09
SQUIB64 - 1 2026-04-21
RUCK05 - 1 2026-06-02
RIDE17 - 1 2026-07-09
RIDE11 - 1 2026-05-14
PICK31 - 1 2026-04-14
MORPH33 - 1 2026-04-20
KICKS18 - 1 2026-07-08
KICKS15 - 1 2026-06-11

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-13 DENTS81 - Jul 13, 19:05 UTCJul 13, 19:45 UTC40m
2026-07-09 DEALS81 - Jul 9, 20:40 UTCJul 9, 21:40 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-09 DEALS81 - Jul 9, 19:10 UTCJul 9, 20:00 UTC50m
2026-07-09 RIDE17 - Jul 9, 13:40 UTCJul 9, 14:35 UTC55m
2026-07-08 KICKS18 - Jul 8, 12:15 UTCJul 8, 13:00 UTC45m
2026-07-02 HOIST28 - Jul 2, 14:15 UTCJul 2, 15:05 UTC50m
2026-07-02 HOIST28 - Jul 2, 12:30 UTCJul 2, 13:35 UTC1h 5m
2026-06-26 DENTS81 - Jun 26, 12:29 UTCJun 26, 12:50 UTC20m
2026-06-11 KICKS15 - Jun 11, 11:50 UTCJun 11, 13:05 UTC1h 15m
2026-06-02 RUCK05 - Jun 2, 12:00 UTCJun 2, 12:20 UTC20m
2026-05-14 RIDE11 - May 14, 13:05 UTCMay 14, 13:30 UTC25m
2026-04-21 SQUIB64 - Apr 21, 13:20 UTCApr 21, 14:05 UTC45m
2026-04-20 MORPH33 - Apr 20, 18:45 UTCApr 20, 19:05 UTC20m
2026-04-14 PICK31 - Apr 14, 13:00 UTCApr 14, 13:55 UTC55m

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 15-72405 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5A81 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5A81?
AE5A81 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-72405.
Is AE5A81 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AE5A81 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5A81, octal 53455201, decimal 11,426,433.
What flights does AE5A81 operate?
Mode-S AE5A81 has broadcast 11 distinct callsigns, including HOIST28, DENTS81, DEALS81, SQUIB64, RUCK05.