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AE5AB0

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-20718 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5AB0
Octal
53455260
Decimal
11,426,480
Tail
15-20718
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5AB0.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20718 - 16 2026-07-17

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-17 R20718 - Jul 17, 02:45 UTCJul 17, 03:20 UTC35m
2026-07-16 R20718 - Jul 16, 23:55 UTCJul 17, 01:20 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-16 R20718 - Jul 16, 22:59 UTCJul 16, 23:10 UTC10m
2026-07-16 R20718 - Jul 16, 03:55 UTCJul 16, 04:25 UTC30m
2026-07-16 R20718 - Jul 16, 02:30 UTCJul 16, 03:20 UTC50m
2026-07-02 R20718 - Jul 2, 19:05 UTCJul 2, 19:25 UTC20m
2026-06-15 R20718 - Jun 15, 23:15 UTCJun 16, 03:00 UTC3h 45m
2026-05-27 R20718 - May 27, 00:39 UTCMay 27, 01:19 UTC40m
2026-05-25 R20718 - May 25, 21:45 UTCMay 25, 22:05 UTC20m
2026-05-21 R20718 - May 21, 15:15 UTCMay 21, 16:25 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-21 R20718 - May 21, 12:15 UTCMay 21, 13:50 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-08 R20718 - May 8, 17:40 UTCMay 8, 18:05 UTC25m
2026-04-24 R20718 - Apr 24, 00:45 UTCApr 24, 02:45 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-23 R20718 - Apr 23, 23:10 UTCApr 24, 00:00 UTC50m
2026-04-22 R20718 - Apr 22, 01:30 UTCApr 22, 02:30 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-22 R20718 - Apr 22, 00:30 UTCApr 22, 00:50 UTC20m

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 15-20718 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5AB0 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5AB0?
AE5AB0 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-20718.
Is AE5AB0 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 AE5AB0, octal 53455260, decimal 11,426,480.
What flights does AE5AB0 operate?
Mode-S AE5AB0 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including R20718.