sensors Mode-S transponder

1520A1

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Russia

Currently assigned to RA-73889 · AIRBUS A-320neo

Hex
1520A1
Octal
05220241
Decimal
1,384,609
Country
RU
Tail
RA-73889
Type
A20N
No current signal · last broadcast 10d ago
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
RU
Last broadcast
10d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 1520A1.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 1520A1 falls within the block assigned to Russia (RU) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Russia receives a permanent address from this block at the time of registration; the address stays with the airframe even if the aircraft is re-registered to a different operator within the country.

Callsign history 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
NWC9010 - 6 2026-05-23
NWC9009 - 4 2026-05-11

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-23 NWC9010 - May 23, 17:10 UTCMay 23, 17:20 UTC10m
2026-05-23 NWC9010 - May 23, 14:15 UTCMay 23, 15:00 UTC45m
2026-05-11 NWC9010 - May 11, 17:00 UTCMay 11, 18:25 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-11 NWC9009 - May 11, 12:40 UTCMay 11, 13:30 UTC50m
2026-05-10 NWC9009 - May 10, 14:20 UTCMay 11, 13:30 UTC23h 10m
2026-05-10 NWC9010 - May 10, 12:49 UTCMay 10, 14:20 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-04 NWC9010 - May 4, 10:30 UTCMay 4, 10:40 UTC10m
2026-04-15 NWC9010 SVO → SVO Apr 15, 14:30 UTCApr 15, 14:50 UTC19m
2026-04-15 NWC9009 - Apr 15, 11:00 UTCApr 15, 11:30 UTC30m
2026-04-15 NWC9009 SVO → SVO Apr 15, 10:45 UTCApr 15, 10:55 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 RA-73889 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 1520A1 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 1520A1?
1520A1 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Russia. Assigned to RA-73889.
Where is Mode-S 1520A1 registered?
Mode-S code 1520A1 is allocated to Russia (RU). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 1520A1 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 10d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 1520A1, octal 05220241, decimal 1,384,609.
What flights does 1520A1 operate?
Mode-S 1520A1 has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including NWC9010, NWC9009.