sensors Mode-S transponder

A12AE5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N17432 · BOEING 737 MAX 9 · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A12AE5
Octal
50225345
Decimal
10,562,277
Country
US
Tail
N17432
Type
B39M
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL1281 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
15
Distinct callsigns
9
Country
US
Last broadcast
12h ago

Current position

A12AE5 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A12AE5 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 9 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UAL787 United Airlines 3 2026-04-13
UAL1536 - 3 2026-04-13
UAL2215 United Airlines 2 2026-04-13
UAL2112 - 2 2026-04-13
UAL776 United Airlines 1 2026-04-13
UAL533 - 1 2026-04-14
UAL1871 - 1 2026-04-13
UAL1147 - 1 2026-04-12
UAL1116 United Airlines 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 15

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 UAL533 - Apr 14, 10:40 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC25m
2026-04-13 UAL776 ORD → SJC Apr 13, 22:30 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 UAL2215 FLL → EWR Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:50 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 UAL2215 FLL → EWR Apr 13, 18:35 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 UAL1536 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 UAL1536 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC50m
2026-04-13 UAL1536 - Apr 13, 15:35 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC40m
2026-04-13 UAL2112 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 UAL2112 - Apr 13, 12:09 UTCApr 13, 13:38 UTC1h 29m
2026-04-13 UAL787 SJC → IAH Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:40 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 UAL787 SJC → IAH Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 05:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 UAL787 SJC → IAH Apr 13, 03:23 UTCApr 13, 05:27 UTC2h 4m
2026-04-13 UAL1871 - Apr 13, 00:40 UTCApr 13, 01:20 UTC40m
2026-04-12 UAL1116 BOS → ORD Apr 12, 19:54 UTCApr 12, 23:16 UTC3h 22m
2026-04-12 UAL1147 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:15 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 N17432 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A12AE5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A12AE5?
A12AE5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N17432.
Where is Mode-S A12AE5 registered?
Mode-S code A12AE5 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 A12AE5 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A12AE5 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A12AE5, octal 50225345, decimal 10,562,277.
What flights does A12AE5 operate?
Mode-S A12AE5 has broadcast 9 distinct callsigns, including UAL787, UAL1536, UAL2215, UAL2112, UAL776.