sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5D8E

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 16-20900 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5D8E
Octal
53456616
Decimal
11,427,214
Tail
16-20900
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 13d ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
-
Last broadcast
13d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5D8E.

Callsign history 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
VICE38 - 2 2026-04-30
VICE44 - 1 2026-05-07
VICE21 - 1 2026-04-30
VICE14 - 1 2026-04-22
VICE07 - 1 2026-04-22
VICE03 - 1 2026-05-07

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-07 VICE03 - May 7, 21:55 UTCMay 7, 22:54 UTC59m
2026-05-07 VICE44 - May 7, 00:40 UTCMay 7, 03:00 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-30 VICE21 - Apr 30, 15:20 UTCApr 30, 16:15 UTC55m
2026-04-30 VICE38 - Apr 30, 00:40 UTCApr 30, 01:20 UTC40m
2026-04-29 VICE38 - Apr 29, 22:20 UTCApr 29, 23:20 UTC59m
2026-04-22 VICE07 - Apr 22, 18:25 UTCApr 22, 19:45 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-22 VICE14 - Apr 22, 16:35 UTCApr 22, 17:15 UTC40m

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 16-20900 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5D8E frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5D8E?
AE5D8E is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 16-20900.
Is AE5D8E broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 13d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5D8E, octal 53456616, decimal 11,427,214.
What flights does AE5D8E operate?
Mode-S AE5D8E has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including VICE38, VICE44, VICE21, VICE14, VICE07.