sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5ABC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-20730 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5ABC
Octal
53455274
Decimal
11,426,492
Tail
15-20730
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 24, 19:50 UTC
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
Jul 24, 19:50 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5ABC.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20730 - 17 2026-07-24

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-24 R20730 - Jul 24, 19:10 UTCJul 24, 19:50 UTC40m
2026-07-24 R20730 - Jul 24, 01:20 UTCJul 24, 02:05 UTC45m
2026-07-24 R20730 - Jul 24, 00:15 UTCJul 24, 00:45 UTC30m
2026-07-23 R20730 - Jul 23, 23:10 UTCJul 24, 00:05 UTC55m
2026-07-23 R20730 - Jul 23, 17:30 UTCJul 23, 17:50 UTC20m
2026-06-24 R20730 - Jun 24, 01:49 UTCJun 24, 02:34 UTC45m
2026-06-23 R20730 - Jun 23, 23:59 UTCJun 24, 00:30 UTC30m
2026-06-12 R20730 - Jun 12, 03:15 UTCJun 12, 03:50 UTC35m
2026-06-12 R20730 - Jun 12, 01:55 UTCJun 12, 02:35 UTC40m
2026-06-11 R20730 - Jun 11, 22:30 UTCJun 11, 23:50 UTC1h 20m
2026-06-11 R20730 - Jun 11, 00:55 UTCJun 11, 01:40 UTC45m
2026-06-04 R20730 - Jun 4, 19:05 UTCJun 4, 20:15 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-08 R20730 - May 8, 16:50 UTCMay 8, 17:00 UTC10m
2026-04-23 R20730 - Apr 23, 02:15 UTCApr 23, 05:30 UTC3h 15m
2026-04-22 R20730 - Apr 22, 19:35 UTCApr 22, 20:00 UTC25m
2026-04-22 R20730 - Apr 22, 16:20 UTCApr 22, 16:50 UTC30m
2026-04-20 R20730 HOP → HOP Apr 20, 23:35 UTCApr 21, 00:20 UTC45m

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 15-20730 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5ABC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5ABC?
AE5ABC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-20730.
Is AE5ABC broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 24, 19:50 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5ABC, octal 53455274, decimal 11,426,492.
What flights does AE5ABC operate?
Mode-S AE5ABC has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including R20730.