sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5CA0

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 05-27040 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5CA0
Octal
53456240
Decimal
11,426,976
Tail
05-27040
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 2d ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
2d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5CA0.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
JOLLY96 - 5 2026-04-15
JOLLY91 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-15 JOLLY96 - Apr 15, 22:50 UTCApr 15, 23:00 UTC10m
2026-04-15 JOLLY96 NUQ → NUQ Apr 15, 22:25 UTCApr 15, 22:45 UTC20m
2026-04-15 JOLLY96 - Apr 15, 21:10 UTCApr 15, 22:20 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-15 JOLLY96 - Apr 15, 18:30 UTCApr 15, 19:00 UTC30m
2026-04-15 JOLLY96 - Apr 15, 17:25 UTCApr 15, 17:50 UTC25m
2026-04-14 JOLLY91 - Apr 14, 17:30 UTCApr 14, 18:35 UTC1h 5m

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 05-27040 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5CA0 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5CA0?
AE5CA0 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 05-27040.
Is AE5CA0 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 AE5CA0, octal 53456240, decimal 11,426,976.
What flights does AE5CA0 operate?
Mode-S AE5CA0 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including JOLLY96, JOLLY91.