sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5AAB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 168619 · BELL-BOEING V-22 Osprey

Hex
AE5AAB
Octal
53455253
Decimal
11,426,475
Tail
168619
Type
V22
No current signal · last broadcast May 1, 08:25 UTC
Flights observed
12
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
-
Last broadcast
May 1, 08:25 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5AAB.

Callsign history 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
LUCKY11 - 5 2026-04-30
LUCKY21 - 4 2026-05-01
LUCKY02 - 2 2026-04-21
LUCKY01 - 1 2026-04-15

Recent flights last 12

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-01 LUCKY21 - May 1, 07:30 UTCMay 1, 08:25 UTC55m
2026-05-01 LUCKY21 - May 1, 06:05 UTCMay 1, 06:45 UTC40m
2026-04-30 LUCKY11 - Apr 30, 20:45 UTCApr 30, 21:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-30 LUCKY11 - Apr 30, 19:40 UTCApr 30, 20:15 UTC35m
2026-04-23 LUCKY21 - Apr 23, 08:15 UTCApr 23, 08:50 UTC35m
2026-04-23 LUCKY21 - Apr 23, 04:40 UTCApr 23, 05:40 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-23 LUCKY11 - Apr 23, 02:20 UTCApr 23, 03:25 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-22 LUCKY11 - Apr 22, 22:40 UTCApr 22, 23:25 UTC45m
2026-04-22 LUCKY11 - Apr 22, 21:30 UTCApr 22, 21:40 UTC10m
2026-04-21 LUCKY02 - Apr 21, 02:15 UTCApr 21, 02:25 UTC10m
2026-04-20 LUCKY02 - Apr 20, 22:00 UTCApr 20, 22:20 UTC20m
2026-04-15 LUCKY01 - Apr 15, 21:35 UTCApr 15, 21:45 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 168619 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5AAB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5AAB?
AE5AAB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 168619.
Is AE5AAB broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was May 1, 08:25 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5AAB, octal 53455253, decimal 11,426,475.
What flights does AE5AAB operate?
Mode-S AE5AAB has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including LUCKY11, LUCKY21, LUCKY02, LUCKY01.