sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5B6D

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 05-0409 · Pilatus U-28A Draco

Hex
AE5B6D
Octal
53455555
Decimal
11,426,669
Tail
05-0409
Type
PC12
No current signal · last broadcast 19h ago
Flights observed
12
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
19h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5B6D.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
DRAGN50 - 10 2026-05-20
HUNTR70 - 2 2026-05-07

Recent flights last 12

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-20 DRAGN50 - May 20, 00:55 UTCMay 20, 02:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-19 DRAGN50 - May 19, 19:45 UTCMay 19, 22:30 UTC2h 45m
2026-05-19 DRAGN50 - May 19, 13:25 UTCMay 19, 16:50 UTC3h 25m
2026-05-14 DRAGN50 - May 14, 21:50 UTCMay 14, 22:30 UTC40m
2026-05-14 DRAGN50 - May 14, 19:05 UTCMay 14, 19:35 UTC30m
2026-05-13 DRAGN50 - May 13, 19:35 UTCMay 13, 23:00 UTC3h 25m
2026-05-13 DRAGN50 - May 13, 13:10 UTCMay 13, 16:35 UTC3h 25m
2026-05-08 DRAGN50 - May 8, 01:19 UTCMay 8, 05:09 UTC3h 50m
2026-05-07 HUNTR70 - May 7, 18:40 UTCMay 7, 21:05 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-07 HUNTR70 - May 7, 13:05 UTCMay 7, 16:00 UTC2h 55m
2026-04-28 DRAGN50 - Apr 28, 20:40 UTCApr 28, 22:10 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-28 DRAGN50 - Apr 28, 18:40 UTCApr 28, 20:35 UTC1h 55m

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 05-0409 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5B6D frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5B6D?
AE5B6D is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 05-0409.
Is AE5B6D broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 19h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5B6D, octal 53455555, decimal 11,426,669.
What flights does AE5B6D operate?
Mode-S AE5B6D has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including DRAGN50, HUNTR70.