sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5D9A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 16-20912 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5D9A
Octal
53456632
Decimal
11,427,226
Tail
16-20912
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast 4h ago
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
4h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5D9A.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
G20912 - 10 2026-05-01
MYSTIC87 - 1 2026-04-21

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-01 G20912 - May 1, 15:25 UTCMay 1, 15:45 UTC20m
2026-04-28 G20912 - Apr 28, 01:35 UTCApr 28, 02:10 UTC35m
2026-04-23 G20912 - Apr 23, 14:45 UTCApr 23, 15:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-23 G20912 - Apr 23, 00:55 UTCApr 23, 02:20 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-21 MYSTIC87 - Apr 21, 00:35 UTCApr 21, 00:55 UTC20m
2026-04-20 G20912 - Apr 20, 18:20 UTCApr 20, 19:20 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-20 G20912 - Apr 20, 14:35 UTCApr 20, 16:10 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-15 G20912 MUI → MUI Apr 15, 00:55 UTCApr 15, 01:45 UTC50m
2026-04-15 G20912 - Apr 15, 00:05 UTCApr 15, 00:50 UTC45m
2026-04-14 G20912 - Apr 14, 18:55 UTCApr 14, 19:25 UTC30m
2026-04-14 G20912 - Apr 14, 18:15 UTCApr 14, 18:45 UTC30m

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 16-20912 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5D9A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5D9A?
AE5D9A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 16-20912.
Is AE5D9A broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 4h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5D9A, octal 53456632, decimal 11,427,226.
What flights does AE5D9A operate?
Mode-S AE5D9A has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including G20912, MYSTIC87.