sensors Mode-S transponder

AF85AC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address

Currently assigned to 24-03540 · MCDONNELL DOUGLAS AH-64 Apache

Hex
AF85AC
Octal
53702654
Decimal
11,503,020
Tail
24-03540
Type
H64
No current signal · last broadcast 14d ago
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
-
Last broadcast
14d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AF85AC.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
R43540 - 11 2026-05-19

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-19 R43540 - May 19, 19:35 UTCMay 19, 20:10 UTC35m
2026-05-07 R43540 - May 7, 01:55 UTCMay 7, 03:35 UTC1h 40m
2026-05-05 R43540 - May 5, 19:00 UTCMay 5, 20:35 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-30 R43540 - Apr 30, 19:20 UTCApr 30, 21:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-28 R43540 - Apr 28, 00:40 UTCApr 28, 01:40 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-24 R43540 - Apr 24, 18:30 UTCApr 24, 19:25 UTC55m
2026-04-24 R43540 - Apr 24, 16:15 UTCApr 24, 16:55 UTC40m
2026-04-24 R43540 - Apr 24, 13:10 UTCApr 24, 14:05 UTC55m
2026-04-23 R43540 - Apr 23, 21:15 UTCApr 23, 22:40 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-23 R43540 - Apr 23, 19:10 UTCApr 23, 19:30 UTC20m
2026-04-21 R43540 - Apr 21, 14:50 UTCApr 21, 15:51 UTC1h 0m

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 24-03540 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AF85AC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AF85AC?
AF85AC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Assigned to 24-03540.
Is AF85AC broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 14d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AF85AC, octal 53702654, decimal 11,503,020.
What flights does AF85AC operate?
Mode-S AF85AC has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including R43540.