sensors Mode-S transponder

A2A3B5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N26966 · BOEING 787-9 Dreamliner · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A2A3B5
Octal
50521665
Decimal
10,658,741
Country
US
Tail
N26966
Type
B789
No current signal · last broadcast 14h ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
14h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A2A3B5.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A2A3B5 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
UAL842 - 3 2026-04-13
UAL2096 United Airlines 3 2026-04-13
UAL839 - 1 2026-04-12
UAL188 United Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 UAL188 EWR → JNB Apr 14, 08:20 UTCApr 14, 08:55 UTC35m
2026-04-13 UAL2096 LAX → EWR Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:25 UTC35m
2026-04-13 UAL2096 LAX → EWR Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 UAL2096 LAX → EWR Apr 13, 16:00 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC15m
2026-04-13 UAL842 - Apr 13, 12:35 UTCApr 13, 13:10 UTC35m
2026-04-13 UAL842 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 UAL842 - Apr 13, 00:01 UTCApr 13, 13:05 UTC13h 4m
2026-04-12 UAL839 - Apr 12, 19:30 UTCApr 12, 20:15 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.

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Mode-S A2A3B5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A2A3B5?
A2A3B5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N26966.
Where is Mode-S A2A3B5 registered?
Mode-S code A2A3B5 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 A2A3B5 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 14h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A2A3B5, octal 50521665, decimal 10,658,741.
What flights does A2A3B5 operate?
Mode-S A2A3B5 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including UAL842, UAL2096, UAL839, UAL188.