sensors Mode-S transponder

A18D29

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N19986 · BOEING 787-9 Dreamliner · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A18D29
Octal
50306451
Decimal
10,587,433
Country
US
Tail
N19986
Type
B789
Photo of N19986
No current signal · last broadcast 15h ago
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
15h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A18D29.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A18D29 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
UAL143 United Airlines 3 2026-04-13
UAL142 United Airlines 3 2026-04-13
UAL182 United Airlines 2 2026-04-14
UAL181 United Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 UAL181 FRA → DEN Apr 14, 09:35 UTCApr 14, 11:00 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-14 UAL182 DEN → FRA Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:55 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 UAL182 DEN → FRA Apr 13, 22:20 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 UAL142 NRT → DEN Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:25 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 UAL142 NRT → DEN Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 UAL142 NRT → DEN Apr 13, 08:50 UTCApr 13, 09:20 UTC30m
2026-04-13 UAL143 DEN → NRT Apr 13, 04:35 UTCApr 13, 05:20 UTC45m
2026-04-12 UAL143 DEN → NRT Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:10 UTC15m
2026-04-12 UAL143 DEN → NRT Apr 12, 17:55 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC2h 20m

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 N19986 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A18D29 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A18D29?
A18D29 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N19986.
Where is Mode-S A18D29 registered?
Mode-S code A18D29 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 A18D29 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 15h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A18D29, octal 50306451, decimal 10,587,433.
What flights does A18D29 operate?
Mode-S A18D29 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including UAL143, UAL142, UAL182, UAL181.