sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5D59

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 16-20848 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5D59
Octal
53456531
Decimal
11,427,161
Tail
16-20848
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 10d ago
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
10d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5D59.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20848 - 10 2026-07-23
20848 - 7 2026-05-28

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-23 R20848 - Jul 23, 03:05 UTCJul 23, 03:50 UTC45m
2026-07-17 R20848 - Jul 17, 03:55 UTCJul 17, 04:20 UTC25m
2026-07-16 R20848 - Jul 16, 02:10 UTCJul 16, 02:25 UTC15m
2026-07-15 R20848 - Jul 15, 22:25 UTCJul 15, 23:45 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-02 R20848 - Jul 2, 18:00 UTCJul 2, 18:20 UTC20m
2026-05-28 20848 - May 28, 20:40 UTCMay 28, 21:55 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-28 20848 - May 28, 18:45 UTCMay 28, 18:55 UTC10m
2026-05-28 20848 - May 28, 17:50 UTCMay 28, 18:15 UTC25m
2026-05-28 20848 - May 28, 15:00 UTCMay 28, 16:25 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-27 20848 - May 27, 23:40 UTCMay 28, 00:00 UTC20m
2026-05-27 20848 - May 27, 20:00 UTCMay 27, 20:10 UTC10m
2026-05-26 20848 - May 26, 15:29 UTCMay 26, 15:39 UTC10m
2026-04-27 R20848 - Apr 27, 21:25 UTCApr 27, 21:40 UTC15m
2026-04-27 R20848 - Apr 27, 18:50 UTCApr 27, 19:20 UTC30m
2026-04-21 R20848 - Apr 21, 21:50 UTCApr 21, 22:45 UTC55m
2026-04-20 R20848 - Apr 20, 22:05 UTCApr 20, 22:25 UTC20m
2026-04-20 R20848 - Apr 20, 21:10 UTCApr 20, 21:35 UTC25m

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 16-20848 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5D59 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5D59?
AE5D59 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 16-20848.
Is AE5D59 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 10d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5D59, octal 53456531, decimal 11,427,161.
What flights does AE5D59 operate?
Mode-S AE5D59 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including R20848, 20848.