sensors Mode-S transponder

A2B153

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N27273 · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A2B153
Octal
50530523
Decimal
10,662,227
Country
US
Tail
N27273
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL1425 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A2B153 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A2B153 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
UAL2073 - 2 2026-04-13
UAL1530 - 2 2026-04-13
UAL1443 United Airlines 2 2026-04-13
UAL2161 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 UAL2161 - Apr 13, 23:35 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC5m
2026-04-13 UAL1530 - Apr 13, 20:10 UTCApr 13, 22:15 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 UAL1530 - Apr 13, 17:55 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 UAL1443 IAD → STT Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 UAL1443 IAD → STT Apr 13, 12:33 UTCApr 13, 16:20 UTC3h 47m
2026-04-13 UAL2073 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC10m
2026-04-12 UAL2073 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC35m

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 A2B153 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A2B153?
A2B153 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N27273.
Where is Mode-S A2B153 registered?
Mode-S code A2B153 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 A2B153 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A2B153 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A2B153, octal 50530523, decimal 10,662,227.
What flights does A2B153 operate?
Mode-S A2B153 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including UAL2073, UAL1530, UAL1443, UAL2161.