sensors Mode-S transponder

A31216

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N29717 · BOEING 737-700 · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A31216
Octal
50611026
Decimal
10,686,998
Country
US
Tail
N29717
Type
B737
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL1498 · 1,200 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

A31216 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A31216 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UAL529 - 2 2026-04-13
UAL2268 United Airlines 1 2026-04-13
UAL2081 United Airlines 1 2026-04-12
UAL1858 - 1 2026-04-12
UAL1106 United Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 UAL1106 ORD → DFW Apr 13, 23:00 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC40m
2026-04-13 UAL2268 IAD → MCO Apr 13, 21:39 UTCApr 13, 22:43 UTC1h 4m
2026-04-13 UAL529 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:00 UTC40m
2026-04-13 UAL529 - Apr 13, 00:05 UTCApr 13, 00:59 UTC54m
2026-04-12 UAL2081 SFO → IAH Apr 12, 19:25 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC50m
2026-04-12 UAL1858 - Apr 12, 17:35 UTCApr 12, 18:10 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 A31216 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A31216?
A31216 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N29717.
Where is Mode-S A31216 registered?
Mode-S code A31216 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 A31216 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A31216 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A31216, octal 50611026, decimal 10,686,998.
What flights does A31216 operate?
Mode-S A31216 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including UAL529, UAL2268, UAL2081, UAL1858, UAL1106.