sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5AC3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-20737 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5AC3
Octal
53455303
Decimal
11,426,499
Tail
15-20737
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 9d ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
-
Last broadcast
9d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5AC3.

Callsign history 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
TESLA98 - 1 2026-04-22
SUPRT94 - 1 2026-05-03
SUPRT59 - 1 2026-04-20
SPUD61 - 1 2026-05-11
SPUD48 - 1 2026-05-05
HALON69 - 1 2026-04-20
DYNO96 - 1 2026-04-22
BANJO01 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-11 SPUD61 - May 11, 13:45 UTCMay 11, 14:35 UTC50m
2026-05-05 SPUD48 - May 5, 12:55 UTCMay 5, 13:20 UTC25m
2026-05-03 SUPRT94 - May 3, 14:40 UTCMay 3, 15:00 UTC20m
2026-04-22 TESLA98 - Apr 22, 13:45 UTCApr 22, 14:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-22 DYNO96 - Apr 22, 02:00 UTCApr 22, 03:40 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-20 SUPRT59 - Apr 20, 21:30 UTCApr 20, 22:15 UTC45m
2026-04-20 HALON69 - Apr 20, 15:20 UTCApr 20, 16:20 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 BANJO01 - Apr 13, 23:15 UTCApr 13, 23:25 UTC10m

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 15-20737 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5AC3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5AC3?
AE5AC3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-20737.
Is AE5AC3 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 9d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5AC3, octal 53455303, decimal 11,426,499.
What flights does AE5AC3 operate?
Mode-S AE5AC3 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including TESLA98, SUPRT94, SUPRT59, SPUD61, SPUD48.