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AE5DF1

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 2018 · LOCKHEED MARTIN C-130J Super Hercules

Hex
AE5DF1
Octal
53456761
Decimal
11,427,313
Tail
2018
Type
C30J
No current signal · last broadcast 9h ago
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
9h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5DF1.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
C2018 - 11 2026-05-08
2018 - 6 2026-04-28

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-08 C2018 - May 8, 18:10 UTCMay 8, 19:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-08 C2018 - May 8, 11:44 UTCMay 8, 13:35 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-06 C2018 - May 6, 18:35 UTCMay 6, 18:50 UTC15m
2026-05-06 C2018 - May 6, 15:45 UTCMay 6, 16:10 UTC25m
2026-05-06 C2018 - May 6, 12:40 UTCMay 6, 12:50 UTC10m
2026-05-04 C2018 - May 4, 17:15 UTCMay 4, 19:50 UTC2h 36m
2026-05-04 C2018 - May 4, 14:45 UTCMay 4, 16:35 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-04 C2018 - May 4, 14:00 UTCMay 4, 14:10 UTC10m
2026-04-28 2018 - Apr 28, 17:35 UTCApr 28, 18:35 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-28 2018 - Apr 28, 16:35 UTCApr 28, 17:00 UTC25m
2026-04-28 2018 - Apr 28, 15:50 UTCApr 28, 16:00 UTC10m
2026-04-28 2018 - Apr 28, 13:25 UTCApr 28, 13:50 UTC25m
2026-04-27 2018 - Apr 27, 22:35 UTCApr 28, 01:45 UTC3h 10m
2026-04-27 2018 - Apr 27, 20:45 UTCApr 27, 20:50 UTC5m
2026-04-22 C2018 ECG → ECG Apr 22, 22:20 UTCApr 23, 00:15 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-22 C2018 - Apr 22, 15:55 UTCApr 22, 16:35 UTC40m
2026-04-22 C2018 - Apr 22, 14:25 UTCApr 22, 15:15 UTC50m

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 2018 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5DF1 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5DF1?
AE5DF1 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 2018.
Is AE5DF1 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 9h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5DF1, octal 53456761, decimal 11,427,313.
What flights does AE5DF1 operate?
Mode-S AE5DF1 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including C2018, 2018.