sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5BD5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-20794 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5BD5
Octal
53455725
Decimal
11,426,773
Tail
15-20794
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5BD5.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20794 - 14 2026-07-17

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-17 R20794 - Jul 17, 06:45 UTCJul 17, 06:54 UTC10m
2026-07-17 R20794 - Jul 17, 04:44 UTCJul 17, 05:35 UTC50m
2026-07-17 R20794 - Jul 17, 03:59 UTCJul 17, 04:14 UTC15m
2026-06-29 R20794 - Jun 29, 20:44 UTCJun 29, 20:59 UTC15m
2026-06-29 R20794 - Jun 29, 17:34 UTCJun 29, 20:00 UTC2h 25m
2026-06-12 R20794 - Jun 12, 02:40 UTCJun 12, 03:50 UTC1h 10m
2026-06-11 R20794 - Jun 11, 23:20 UTCJun 12, 00:35 UTC1h 16m
2026-06-11 R20794 - Jun 11, 03:50 UTCJun 11, 04:05 UTC15m
2026-06-11 R20794 - Jun 11, 02:35 UTCJun 11, 02:50 UTC15m
2026-06-11 R20794 - Jun 11, 00:25 UTCJun 11, 01:05 UTC40m
2026-06-10 R20794 - Jun 10, 23:25 UTCJun 10, 23:40 UTC15m
2026-06-10 R20794 - Jun 10, 19:45 UTCJun 10, 20:30 UTC45m
2026-04-22 R20794 - Apr 22, 02:10 UTCApr 22, 03:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-21 R20794 HOP → HOP Apr 21, 22:15 UTCApr 21, 23:25 UTC1h 10m

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 15-20794 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5BD5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5BD5?
AE5BD5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-20794.
Is AE5BD5 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 AE5BD5, octal 53455725, decimal 11,426,773.
What flights does AE5BD5 operate?
Mode-S AE5BD5 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including R20794.