sensors Mode-S transponder

A14AD1

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N18220 · BOEING 737-800 · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A14AD1
Octal
50245321
Decimal
10,570,449
Country
US
Tail
N18220
Type
B738
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL1417 · 7,375 ft
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A14AD1 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A14AD1 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UAL621 - 2 2026-04-13
UAL484 - 2 2026-04-13
UAL2745 United Airlines 1 2026-04-13
UAL2637 - 1 2026-04-13
UAL1790 United Airlines 1 2026-04-13
UAL1578 United Airlines 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 UAL2745 HNL → SFO Apr 13, 20:55 UTCApr 13, 23:30 UTC2h 35m
2026-04-13 UAL2637 DEN → GRR Apr 13, 16:25 UTCApr 13, 18:37 UTC2h 12m
2026-04-13 UAL621 - Apr 13, 13:13 UTCApr 13, 14:19 UTC1h 6m
2026-04-13 UAL621 ABQ → DEN Apr 13, 13:28 UTCApr 13, 14:35 UTC1h 7m
2026-04-13 UAL484 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 UAL484 - Apr 13, 03:19 UTCApr 13, 04:34 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 UAL1790 EWR → MYR Apr 13, 00:30 UTCApr 13, 02:10 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-12 UAL1578 IAH → LAX Apr 12, 18:35 UTCApr 12, 19:20 UTC45m

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 N18220 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A14AD1 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A14AD1?
A14AD1 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N18220.
Where is Mode-S A14AD1 registered?
Mode-S code A14AD1 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 A14AD1 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A14AD1 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A14AD1, octal 50245321, decimal 10,570,449.
What flights does A14AD1 operate?
Mode-S A14AD1 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including UAL621, UAL484, UAL2745, UAL2637, UAL1790.