sensors Mode-S transponder

A12F2A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N17574 · BOEING 737 MAX 9 · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A12F2A
Octal
50227452
Decimal
10,563,370
Country
US
Tail
N17574
Type
B39M
No current signal · last broadcast 23h ago
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A12F2A.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A12F2A 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
UAL2021 - 2 2026-04-13
UAL1635 United Airlines 2 2026-04-13
UAL1368 United Airlines 2 2026-04-13
UAL2316 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 UAL1368 SNA → EWR Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 UAL1368 SNA → EWR Apr 13, 17:54 UTCApr 14, 00:07 UTC6h 13m
2026-04-13 UAL2021 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC20m
2026-04-13 UAL2021 - Apr 13, 13:10 UTCApr 13, 13:50 UTC40m
2026-04-13 UAL1635 LAX → IAD Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:05 UTC45m
2026-04-12 UAL1635 LAX → IAD Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:05 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-12 UAL2316 - Apr 12, 18:01 UTCApr 12, 18:39 UTC38m

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 N17574 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A12F2A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A12F2A?
A12F2A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N17574.
Where is Mode-S A12F2A registered?
Mode-S code A12F2A 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 A12F2A broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 23h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A12F2A, octal 50227452, decimal 10,563,370.
What flights does A12F2A operate?
Mode-S A12F2A has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including UAL2021, UAL1635, UAL1368, UAL2316.