sensors Mode-S transponder

A12AA5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N17418 · BOEING 737 MAX 9 · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A12AA5
Octal
50225245
Decimal
10,562,213
Country
US
Tail
N17418
Type
B39M
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL2620 · 32,000 ft
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
17h ago

Current position

A12AA5 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A12AA5 falls within the block assigned to United States (US) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in United States 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UAL1792 United Airlines 6 2026-04-14
UAL794 - 1 2026-04-13
UAL2345 - 1 2026-04-13
UAL2119 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 UAL1792 IAH → EWR Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:00 UTC45m
2026-04-13 UAL1792 IAH → EWR Apr 13, 21:20 UTCApr 13, 23:34 UTC2h 14m
2026-04-13 UAL794 EWR → TPA Apr 13, 17:05 UTCApr 13, 19:30 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 UAL2345 - Apr 13, 12:18 UTCApr 13, 15:43 UTC3h 25m
2026-04-13 UAL1792 IAH → EWR Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:45 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 UAL1792 IAH → EWR Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 05:45 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 UAL1792 IAH → EWR Apr 13, 01:49 UTCApr 13, 05:53 UTC4h 4m
2026-04-13 UAL1792 IAH → EWR Apr 13, 01:49 UTCApr 13, 05:40 UTC3h 51m
2026-04-12 UAL2119 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:40 UTC25m

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 N17418 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A12AA5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A12AA5?
A12AA5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N17418.
Where is Mode-S A12AA5 registered?
Mode-S code A12AA5 is allocated to United States (US). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is A12AA5 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A12AA5 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A12AA5, octal 50225245, decimal 10,562,213.
What flights does A12AA5 operate?
Mode-S A12AA5 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including UAL1792, UAL794, UAL2345, UAL2119.