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AE5ABF

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-20733 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5ABF
Octal
53455277
Decimal
11,426,495
Tail
15-20733
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 48m ago
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
48m ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5ABF.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20733 - 14 2026-06-03

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-06-03 R20733 - Jun 3, 00:45 UTCJun 3, 01:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-06-02 R20733 - Jun 2, 23:15 UTCJun 3, 00:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-06-02 R20733 - Jun 2, 21:45 UTCJun 2, 22:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-06-02 R20733 - Jun 2, 02:05 UTCJun 2, 03:35 UTC1h 30m
2026-06-02 R20733 - Jun 2, 00:40 UTCJun 2, 01:35 UTC55m
2026-05-29 R20733 - May 29, 00:20 UTCMay 29, 02:20 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-28 R20733 - May 28, 02:45 UTCMay 28, 03:35 UTC50m
2026-05-28 R20733 - May 28, 02:00 UTCMay 28, 02:10 UTC10m
2026-05-28 R20733 - May 28, 01:05 UTCMay 28, 01:15 UTC10m
2026-05-27 R20733 - May 27, 03:20 UTCMay 27, 03:34 UTC15m
2026-05-19 R20733 - May 19, 20:05 UTCMay 19, 21:45 UTC1h 40m
2026-05-05 R20733 - May 5, 20:40 UTCMay 5, 20:50 UTC10m
2026-05-01 R20733 - May 1, 03:25 UTCMay 1, 04:10 UTC45m
2026-04-30 R20733 - Apr 30, 03:45 UTCApr 30, 04:40 UTC55m

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 15-20733 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5ABF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5ABF?
AE5ABF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-20733.
Is AE5ABF broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 48m ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5ABF, octal 53455277, decimal 11,426,495.
What flights does AE5ABF operate?
Mode-S AE5ABF has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including R20733.