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sensors Mode-S transponder

AE5E89

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 168650

Hex
AE5E89
Octal
53457211
Decimal
11,427,465
Tail
168650
Type
V22
No current signal · last broadcast 5d ago
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
-
Last broadcast
5d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AE5E89.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
RUGBY52 - 2 2026-05-24
RUGBY11 - 1 2026-04-29

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-24 RUGBY52 - May 24, 20:20 UTCMay 24, 20:35 UTC15m
2026-05-24 RUGBY52 - May 24, 15:05 UTCMay 24, 15:25 UTC20m
2026-04-29 RUGBY11 - Apr 29, 19:55 UTCApr 29, 20:05 UTC10m

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 168650 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AE5E89 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AE5E89?
AE5E89 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 168650.
Is AE5E89 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 5d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AE5E89, octal 53457211, decimal 11,427,465.
What flights does AE5E89 operate?
Mode-S AE5E89 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including RUGBY52, RUGBY11.