sensors Mode-S transponder

A2B196

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N27290 · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A2B196
Octal
50530626
Decimal
10,662,294
Country
US
Tail
N27290
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL224 · 34,000 ft
Flights observed
393
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

A2B196 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A2B196 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

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UAL508 United Airlines 6 2026-06-08
UAL81 - 5 2026-07-12
UAL278 United Airlines 5 2026-06-08
UAL2663 United Airlines 5 2026-05-07
UAL2021 - 5 2026-06-18
UAL1864 - 5 2026-07-12
UAL1784 - 5 2026-06-27
UAL523 - 4 2026-07-08
UAL522 - 4 2026-07-08
UAL2410 United Airlines 4 2026-05-17
UAL2312 United Airlines 4 2026-04-28
UAL209 - 4 2026-06-16
UAL1798 United Airlines 4 2026-05-28
UAL1749 United Airlines 4 2026-04-29
UAL1210 United Airlines 4 2026-04-15
UAL1086 United Airlines 4 2026-05-07
UAL1079 United Airlines 4 2026-06-25
UAL80 - 3 2026-07-11
UAL643 - 3 2026-06-16
UAL583 - 3 2026-07-08

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-14 UAL723 - Jul 14, 10:10 UTCJul 14, 12:25 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-13 UAL1401 - Jul 13, 23:50 UTCJul 14, 01:45 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-13 UAL2426 - Jul 13, 17:45 UTCJul 13, 21:20 UTC3h 35m
2026-07-13 UAL2423 - Jul 13, 10:50 UTCJul 13, 15:35 UTC4h 45m
2026-07-12 UAL1386 LAS → EWR Jul 12, 23:40 UTCJul 13, 04:15 UTC4h 35m
2026-07-12 UAL1864 EWR → LAS Jul 12, 17:25 UTCJul 12, 21:50 UTC4h 25m
2026-07-12 UAL81 - Jul 12, 13:40 UTCJul 12, 14:55 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-11 UAL80 EWR → GOH Jul 11, 15:42 UTCJul 11, 19:30 UTC3h 48m
2026-07-11 UAL80 - Jul 11, 15:30 UTCJul 11, 17:05 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-11 UAL648 STL → EWR Jul 11, 11:15 UTCJul 11, 13:05 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-11 UAL1527 EWR → STL Jul 11, 02:40 UTCJul 11, 05:25 UTC2h 45m
2026-07-10 UAL2252 - Jul 10, 19:30 UTCJul 11, 00:05 UTC4h 35m
2026-07-10 UAL1063 EWR → MEX Jul 10, 13:10 UTCJul 10, 17:40 UTC4h 30m
2026-07-10 UAL258 GUA → EWR Jul 10, 06:15 UTCJul 10, 10:25 UTC4h 10m
2026-07-10 UAL258 GUA → EWR Jul 10, 06:00 UTCJul 10, 10:24 UTC4h 24m
2026-07-10 UAL1551 - Jul 10, 00:20 UTCJul 10, 02:55 UTC2h 35m
2026-07-09 UAL1551 EWR → GUA Jul 9, 23:38 UTCJul 10, 04:42 UTC5h 4m
2026-07-09 UAL231 - Jul 9, 13:10 UTCJul 9, 13:40 UTC30m
2026-07-09 UAL231 GLA → EWR Jul 9, 13:15 UTCJul 9, 20:20 UTC7h 5m
2026-07-09 UAL230 - Jul 9, 02:35 UTCJul 9, 08:50 UTC6h 15m
2026-07-08 UAL583 MCO → EWR Jul 8, 22:20 UTCJul 9, 00:30 UTC2h 10m
2026-07-08 UAL2215 - Jul 8, 18:25 UTCJul 8, 20:30 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-08 UAL523 - Jul 8, 10:15 UTCJul 8, 16:10 UTC5h 55m
2026-07-08 UAL523 - Jul 8, 09:00 UTCJul 8, 09:05 UTC5m
2026-07-08 UAL522 EWR → FNC Jul 8, 00:49 UTCJul 8, 06:44 UTC5h 55m
2026-07-08 UAL522 - Jul 8, 00:45 UTCJul 8, 02:20 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-07 UAL2003 - Jul 7, 19:25 UTCJul 7, 23:00 UTC3h 35m
2026-07-07 UAL1538 EWR → BZN Jul 7, 13:26 UTCJul 7, 17:40 UTC4h 14m
2026-07-07 UAL1538 - Jul 7, 13:35 UTCJul 7, 19:30 UTC5h 55m
2026-07-07 UAL406 LAS → EWR Jul 7, 07:00 UTCJul 7, 11:25 UTC4h 25m
2026-07-06 UAL1864 DEN → IAH Jul 6, 17:45 UTCJul 6, 22:10 UTC4h 25m
2026-07-02 UAL648 STL → EWR Jul 2, 11:15 UTCJul 2, 13:10 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-02 UAL1527 EWR → STL Jul 2, 02:55 UTCJul 2, 04:50 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-02 UAL1527 EWR → STL Jul 2, 02:39 UTCJul 2, 04:49 UTC2h 10m
2026-07-01 UAL2252 - Jul 1, 19:25 UTCJul 1, 23:50 UTC4h 25m
2026-07-01 UAL2252 MEX → EWR Jul 1, 19:18 UTCJul 1, 23:46 UTC4h 28m
2026-07-01 UAL1063 EWR → MEX Jul 1, 12:47 UTCJul 1, 17:30 UTC4h 43m
2026-07-01 UAL1063 EWR → MEX Jul 1, 13:00 UTCJul 1, 17:30 UTC4h 30m
2026-07-01 UAL363 EWR → HNL Jul 1, 04:30 UTCJul 1, 11:10 UTC6h 40m
2026-06-30 UAL450 - Jun 30, 20:10 UTCJun 30, 21:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-06-30 UAL450 - Jun 30, 19:55 UTCJun 30, 20:05 UTC10m
2026-06-30 UAL450 EWR → ANC Jun 30, 19:58 UTCJul 1, 02:48 UTC6h 50m
2026-06-30 UAL1064 MEX → EWR Jun 30, 14:00 UTCJun 30, 18:20 UTC4h 20m
2026-06-29 UAL1065 - Jun 29, 20:04 UTCJun 30, 00:30 UTC4h 25m
2026-06-29 UAL217 - Jun 29, 15:54 UTCJun 29, 17:05 UTC1h 10m
2026-06-29 UAL216 - Jun 29, 08:09 UTCJun 29, 08:19 UTC10m
2026-06-29 UAL216 - Jun 29, 03:29 UTCJun 29, 04:39 UTC1h 10m
2026-06-28 UAL583 MCO → EWR Jun 28, 22:39 UTCJun 29, 01:05 UTC2h 25m
2026-06-28 UAL583 MCO → EWR Jun 28, 22:20 UTCJun 29, 01:00 UTC2h 40m
2026-06-28 UAL2215 - Jun 28, 18:29 UTCJun 28, 20:34 UTC2h 5m

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 N27290 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A2B196 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A2B196?
A2B196 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N27290.
Where is Mode-S A2B196 registered?
Mode-S code A2B196 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 A2B196 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A2B196 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A2B196, octal 50530626, decimal 10,662,294.
What flights does A2B196 operate?
Mode-S A2B196 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including UAL508, UAL81, UAL278, UAL2663, UAL2021.