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AE5E16

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 16-20915 · SIKORSKY UH-60 Black Hawk

Hex
AE5E16
Octal
53457026
Decimal
11,427,350
Tail
16-20915
Type
H60
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 5, 14:20 UTC
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
Jul 5, 14:20 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5E16.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R20915 - 14 2026-07-05

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-05 R20915 - Jul 5, 13:50 UTCJul 5, 14:20 UTC30m
2026-07-04 R20915 - Jul 4, 20:00 UTCJul 4, 20:45 UTC45m
2026-06-30 R20915 - Jun 30, 01:30 UTCJun 30, 02:25 UTC55m
2026-06-17 R20915 - Jun 17, 12:50 UTCJun 17, 15:15 UTC2h 25m
2026-06-11 R20915 - Jun 11, 02:55 UTCJun 11, 03:20 UTC25m
2026-06-11 R20915 - Jun 11, 02:05 UTCJun 11, 02:15 UTC10m
2026-06-10 R20915 - Jun 10, 22:50 UTCJun 10, 23:45 UTC55m
2026-06-10 R20915 - Jun 10, 02:40 UTCJun 10, 03:05 UTC25m
2026-06-10 R20915 - Jun 10, 01:15 UTCJun 10, 01:35 UTC20m
2026-05-23 R20915 - May 23, 18:55 UTCMay 23, 20:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-01 R20915 - May 1, 01:40 UTCMay 1, 02:05 UTC25m
2026-04-27 R20915 - Apr 27, 15:05 UTCApr 27, 15:25 UTC20m
2026-04-22 R20915 - Apr 22, 14:45 UTCApr 22, 15:20 UTC35m
2026-04-20 R20915 - Apr 20, 16:25 UTCApr 20, 16:40 UTC15m

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 16-20915 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5E16 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5E16?
AE5E16 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 16-20915.
Is AE5E16 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 5, 14:20 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5E16, octal 53457026, decimal 11,427,350.
What flights does AE5E16 operate?
Mode-S AE5E16 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including R20915.