sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5C55

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 15-20806 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5C55
Octal
53456125
Decimal
11,426,901
Tail
15-20806
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 2d ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
2d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5C55.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20806 - 8 2026-05-27

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-27 R20806 - May 27, 02:59 UTCMay 27, 03:34 UTC35m
2026-05-27 R20806 - May 27, 01:14 UTCMay 27, 01:29 UTC15m
2026-05-26 R20806 - May 26, 23:54 UTCMay 27, 00:14 UTC20m
2026-05-19 R20806 HOP → HOP May 19, 18:35 UTCMay 19, 20:45 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-19 R20806 - May 19, 04:50 UTCMay 19, 05:25 UTC35m
2026-05-19 R20806 - May 19, 03:20 UTCMay 19, 04:05 UTC45m
2026-05-19 R20806 - May 19, 02:20 UTCMay 19, 02:45 UTC25m
2026-05-18 R20806 - May 18, 23:20 UTCMay 19, 00:35 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 15-20806 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5C55 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5C55?
AE5C55 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 15-20806.
Is AE5C55 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5C55, octal 53456125, decimal 11,426,901.
What flights does AE5C55 operate?
Mode-S AE5C55 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including R20806.