sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5AB4

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-20722 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5AB4
Octal
53455264
Decimal
11,426,484
Tail
15-20722
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 2h ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
2h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5AB4.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20722 - 5 2026-06-02

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-06-02 R20722 - Jun 2, 22:45 UTCJun 2, 23:55 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-27 R20722 - May 27, 00:04 UTCMay 27, 01:34 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-22 R20722 - Apr 22, 01:20 UTCApr 22, 02:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-21 R20722 HOP → HOP Apr 21, 22:50 UTCApr 22, 00:30 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-16 R20722 - Apr 16, 21:14 UTCApr 16, 21:55 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 15-20722 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5AB4 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5AB4?
AE5AB4 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-20722.
Is AE5AB4 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5AB4, octal 53455264, decimal 11,426,484.
What flights does AE5AB4 operate?
Mode-S AE5AB4 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including R20722.