sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5BD2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-20791 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5BD2
Octal
53455722
Decimal
11,426,770
Tail
15-20791
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5BD2.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20791 - 8 2026-05-28

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-28 R20791 - May 28, 04:10 UTCMay 28, 05:20 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-28 R20791 - May 28, 02:50 UTCMay 28, 03:30 UTC40m
2026-05-28 R20791 - May 28, 01:55 UTCMay 28, 02:15 UTC20m
2026-05-27 R20791 - May 27, 03:24 UTCMay 27, 04:30 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-27 R20791 - May 27, 02:24 UTCMay 27, 02:39 UTC15m
2026-05-07 R20791 - May 7, 19:45 UTCMay 7, 20:40 UTC55m
2026-05-05 R20791 HOP → HOP May 5, 01:30 UTCMay 5, 02:55 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-04 R20791 HOP → HOP May 4, 23:15 UTCMay 5, 00:30 UTC1h 15m

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 15-20791 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5BD2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5BD2?
AE5BD2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-20791.
Is AE5BD2 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5BD2, octal 53455722, decimal 11,426,770.
What flights does AE5BD2 operate?
Mode-S AE5BD2 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including R20791.