sensors Mode-S transponder

A31A96

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N29991 · BOEING 787-9 Dreamliner · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A31A96
Octal
50615226
Decimal
10,689,174
Country
US
Tail
N29991
Type
B789
No current signal · last broadcast 15h ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
US
Last broadcast
15h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A31A96.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A31A96 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UAL863 United Airlines 3 2026-04-13
UAL892 - 1 2026-04-12
UAL870 United Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 UAL870 SYD → SFO Apr 14, 09:25 UTCApr 14, 10:00 UTC35m
2026-04-13 UAL863 SFO → SYD Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:10 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 UAL863 SFO → SYD Apr 13, 19:30 UTCApr 13, 19:45 UTC15m
2026-04-13 UAL863 SFO → SYD Apr 13, 06:50 UTCApr 13, 07:15 UTC25m
2026-04-12 UAL892 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:00 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.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the N29991 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A31A96 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A31A96?
A31A96 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N29991.
Where is Mode-S A31A96 registered?
Mode-S code A31A96 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 A31A96 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 15h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A31A96, octal 50615226, decimal 10,689,174.
What flights does A31A96 operate?
Mode-S A31A96 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including UAL863, UAL892, UAL870.