sensors Mode-S transponder

A46CE1

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N38424 · BOEING 737-900 · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A46CE1
Octal
51066341
Decimal
10,775,777
Country
US
Tail
N38424
Type
B739
Photo of N38424
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL2402 · 38,000 ft
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A46CE1 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A46CE1 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
UAL1213 United Airlines 4 2026-04-13
UAL1416 United Airlines 3 2026-04-13
UAL2863 - 1 2026-04-13
UAL1621 United Airlines 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 UAL2863 - Apr 13, 20:20 UTCApr 13, 22:15 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 UAL1416 LAX → SFO Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:20 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 UAL1416 LAX → SFO Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 18:20 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-13 UAL1416 LAX → SFO Apr 13, 15:35 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC40m
2026-04-13 UAL1213 EWR → ATL Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:55 UTC35m
2026-04-13 UAL1213 EWR → ATL Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:55 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 UAL1213 EWR → ATL Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-12 UAL1213 EWR → ATL Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-12 UAL1621 LAX → MCO Apr 12, 17:55 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC2h 20m

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 N38424 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A46CE1 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A46CE1?
A46CE1 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N38424.
Where is Mode-S A46CE1 registered?
Mode-S code A46CE1 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 A46CE1 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A46CE1 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A46CE1, octal 51066341, decimal 10,775,777.
What flights does A46CE1 operate?
Mode-S A46CE1 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including UAL1213, UAL1416, UAL2863, UAL1621.