sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5AD0

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-20750 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5AD0
Octal
53455320
Decimal
11,426,512
Tail
15-20750
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 5h ago
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
5h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5AD0.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
TALON61 - 2 2026-04-21

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-21 TALON61 - Apr 21, 22:00 UTCApr 21, 22:15 UTC15m
2026-04-20 TALON61 - Apr 20, 20:20 UTCApr 20, 20:40 UTC20m

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 15-20750 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5AD0 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5AD0?
AE5AD0 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-20750.
Is AE5AD0 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 5h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5AD0, octal 53455320, decimal 11,426,512.
What flights does AE5AD0 operate?
Mode-S AE5AD0 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including TALON61.