sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5AB6

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-20724 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5AB6
Octal
53455266
Decimal
11,426,486
Tail
15-20724
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 6d ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
6d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5AB6.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ICED59 - 6 2026-07-12
ICE47 Icelandair 1 2026-07-24

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-24 ICE47 AEY → RKV Jul 24, 13:50 UTCJul 24, 15:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-12 ICED59 - Jul 12, 20:01 UTCJul 12, 20:25 UTC25m
2026-07-12 ICED59 - Jul 12, 15:15 UTCJul 12, 15:35 UTC20m
2026-07-12 ICED59 - Jul 12, 12:35 UTCJul 12, 12:55 UTC20m
2026-07-11 ICED59 - Jul 11, 15:35 UTCJul 11, 16:45 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-10 ICED59 - Jul 10, 21:15 UTCJul 10, 22:10 UTC55m
2026-07-10 ICED59 - Jul 10, 16:45 UTCJul 10, 17:45 UTC1h 0m

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 15-20724 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5AB6 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5AB6?
AE5AB6 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-20724.
Is AE5AB6 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 6d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5AB6, octal 53455266, decimal 11,426,486.
What flights does AE5AB6 operate?
Mode-S AE5AB6 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including ICED59, ICE47.