sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5D6A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 16-20865 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5D6A
Octal
53456552
Decimal
11,427,178
Tail
16-20865
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
15
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5D6A.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20865 - 12 2026-07-17
20865 - 2 2026-06-12

Recent flights last 15

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-17 R20865 - Jul 17, 00:35 UTCJul 17, 01:29 UTC55m
2026-07-16 R20865 - Jul 16, 22:55 UTCJul 16, 23:35 UTC40m
2026-07-16 R20865 - Jul 16, 02:50 UTCJul 16, 04:15 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-16 - HOP → HOP Jul 16, 01:35 UTCJul 16, 02:00 UTC25m
2026-06-12 20865 - Jun 12, 21:35 UTCJun 12, 22:40 UTC1h 5m
2026-06-12 20865 - Jun 12, 20:05 UTCJun 12, 21:00 UTC55m
2026-06-12 R20865 HOP → HOP Jun 12, 02:50 UTCJun 12, 04:35 UTC1h 45m
2026-06-11 R20865 HOP → HOP Jun 11, 23:10 UTCJun 12, 01:05 UTC1h 56m
2026-06-11 R20865 - Jun 11, 16:40 UTCJun 11, 17:30 UTC50m
2026-06-11 R20865 - Jun 11, 01:10 UTCJun 11, 03:55 UTC2h 45m
2026-05-27 R20865 - May 27, 02:19 UTCMay 27, 02:39 UTC20m
2026-05-27 R20865 - May 27, 00:04 UTCMay 27, 01:39 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-02 R20865 - May 2, 20:10 UTCMay 2, 20:45 UTC35m
2026-05-02 R20865 - May 2, 18:40 UTCMay 2, 19:05 UTC25m
2026-05-02 R20865 - May 2, 12:40 UTCMay 2, 13:25 UTC45m

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 16-20865 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5D6A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5D6A?
AE5D6A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 16-20865.
Is AE5D6A 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 AE5D6A, octal 53456552, decimal 11,427,178.
What flights does AE5D6A operate?
Mode-S AE5D6A has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including R20865, 20865.