sensors Mode-S transponder

A2551A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N24990 · BOEING 787-9 Dreamliner · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A2551A
Octal
50452432
Decimal
10,638,618
Country
US
Tail
N24990
Type
B789
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL33 · 9,175 ft
Flights observed
113
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
3h ago

Current position

A2551A is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A2551A 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 20 distinct

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-29 UAL7 IAH → NRT May 29, 15:55 UTCMay 30, 04:45 UTC12h 50m
2026-05-29 UAL63 GRU → IAH May 29, 01:15 UTCMay 29, 01:50 UTC35m
2026-05-29 UAL63 GRU → IAH May 29, 01:11 UTCMay 29, 10:55 UTC9h 44m
2026-05-28 UAL62 IAH → GRU May 28, 00:05 UTCMay 28, 09:25 UTC9h 20m
2026-05-27 UAL6 NRT → IAH May 27, 08:15 UTCMay 27, 19:50 UTC11h 35m
2026-05-26 UAL143 DEN → NRT May 26, 17:59 UTCMay 27, 05:09 UTC11h 10m
2026-05-25 UAL761 MUC → DEN May 25, 14:20 UTCMay 26, 00:35 UTC10h 15m
2026-05-25 UAL760 DEN → MUC May 25, 02:40 UTCMay 25, 11:50 UTC9h 10m
2026-05-24 UAL263 EWR → PBI May 24, 14:05 UTCMay 24, 21:45 UTC7h 40m
2026-05-24 UAL262 DEN → LHR May 24, 02:35 UTCMay 24, 10:55 UTC8h 20m
2026-05-23 UAL178 KIX → GUM May 23, 12:45 UTCMay 23, 23:30 UTC10h 46m
2026-05-23 UAL177 GUM → KIX May 23, 00:30 UTCMay 23, 10:15 UTC9h 44m
2026-05-22 UAL181 FRA → DEN May 22, 10:00 UTCMay 22, 19:40 UTC9h 40m
2026-05-21 UAL182 DEN → FRA May 21, 22:18 UTCMay 22, 06:58 UTC8h 40m
2026-05-21 UAL182 DEN → FRA May 21, 22:25 UTCMay 22, 07:10 UTC8h 45m
2026-05-21 UAL181 FRA → DEN May 21, 09:51 UTCMay 21, 19:24 UTC9h 33m
2026-05-21 UAL181 FRA → DEN May 21, 09:45 UTCMay 21, 19:25 UTC9h 40m
2026-05-20 UAL182 DEN → FRA May 20, 22:15 UTCMay 21, 06:35 UTC8h 20m
2026-05-20 UAL142 NRT → DEN May 20, 08:00 UTCMay 20, 17:40 UTC9h 40m
2026-05-19 UAL32 LAX → NRT May 19, 17:55 UTCMay 20, 05:00 UTC11h 6m
2026-05-19 UAL32 LAX → NRT May 19, 17:55 UTCMay 20, 05:01 UTC11h 6m
2026-05-18 UAL199 PVG → LAX May 18, 06:35 UTCMay 18, 23:50 UTC17h 14m
2026-05-18 UAL199 PVG → LAX May 18, 01:50 UTCMay 18, 23:50 UTC21h 59m
2026-05-17 UAL198 LAX → PVG May 17, 20:35 UTCMay 18, 15:20 UTC18h 45m
2026-05-17 UAL198 LAX → PVG May 17, 20:18 UTCMay 18, 09:12 UTC12h 54m
2026-05-17 UAL198 LAX → PVG May 17, 20:15 UTCMay 18, 15:20 UTC19h 5m
2026-05-17 UAL153 HKG → LAX May 17, 05:10 UTCMay 17, 17:35 UTC12h 25m
2026-05-17 UAL153 HKG → LAX May 17, 00:19 UTCMay 17, 02:30 UTC2h 11m
2026-05-16 UAL152 LAX → HKG May 16, 13:21 UTCMay 16, 13:35 UTC15m
2026-05-16 UAL152 LAX → HKG May 16, 12:49 UTCMay 16, 15:21 UTC2h 32m
2026-05-15 UAL152 LAX → HKG May 15, 19:20 UTCMay 16, 10:01 UTC14h 41m
2026-05-15 UAL842 SYD → LAX May 15, 00:00 UTCMay 15, 13:10 UTC13h 10m
2026-05-14 UAL839 LAX → SYD May 14, 06:40 UTCMay 14, 07:05 UTC25m
2026-05-14 UAL839 LAX → SYD May 14, 06:04 UTCMay 14, 20:55 UTC14h 51m
2026-05-13 UAL821 SFO → MEX May 13, 14:20 UTCMay 14, 02:40 UTC12h 20m
2026-05-13 UAL821 SFO → MEX May 13, 10:45 UTCMay 13, 11:00 UTC15m
2026-05-13 UAL821 SFO → MEX May 13, 08:50 UTCMay 13, 09:30 UTC40m
2026-05-13 UAL820 MEX → SFO May 13, 01:45 UTCMay 13, 02:25 UTC40m
2026-05-13 UAL820 MEX → SFO May 13, 00:05 UTCMay 13, 00:20 UTC15m
2026-05-13 UAL820 MEX → SFO May 13, 00:01 UTCMay 13, 02:20 UTC2h 19m
2026-05-12 UAL820 MEX → SFO May 12, 06:50 UTCMay 12, 21:50 UTC15h 0m
2026-05-12 UAL820 MEX → SFO May 12, 06:19 UTCMay 12, 21:49 UTC15h 30m
2026-05-11 UAL199 PVG → LAX May 11, 13:20 UTCMay 11, 14:40 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-11 UAL199 PVG → LAX May 11, 12:31 UTCMay 11, 23:41 UTC11h 10m
2026-05-11 UAL198 LAX → PVG May 11, 00:34 UTCMay 11, 22:35 UTC22h 0m
2026-05-11 UAL198 LAX → PVG May 11, 00:19 UTCMay 11, 22:15 UTC21h 56m
2026-05-10 UAL198 LAX → PVG May 10, 20:35 UTCMay 11, 14:40 UTC18h 5m
2026-05-10 UAL198 LAX → PVG May 10, 20:00 UTCMay 10, 20:30 UTC30m
2026-05-10 UAL198 LAX → PVG May 10, 20:08 UTCMay 11, 08:51 UTC12h 43m
2026-05-10 UAL153 HKG → LAX May 10, 05:45 UTCMay 10, 06:04 UTC20m

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 N24990 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A2551A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A2551A?
A2551A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N24990.
Where is Mode-S A2551A registered?
Mode-S code A2551A 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 A2551A broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A2551A is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A2551A, octal 50452432, decimal 10,638,618.
What flights does A2551A operate?
Mode-S A2551A has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including UAL820, UAL198, UAL153, UAL821, UAL152.