sensors Mode-S transponder

A5012D

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N421UW · AIRBUS A-321neo · operated by AMERICAN AIRLINES INC

Hex
A5012D
Octal
51200455
Decimal
10,813,741
Country
US
Tail
N421UW
Type
A21N
Broadcasting now · callsign AAL2178 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
12h ago

Current position

A5012D is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A5012D 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
AAL1787 - 4 2026-04-14
AAL162 - 3 2026-04-13
AAL31 - 1 2026-04-12
AAL2027 - 1 2026-04-13
AAL1447 American Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 AAL1787 - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-14 AAL1787 - Apr 14, 07:20 UTCApr 14, 08:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-14 AAL1787 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:00 UTC45m
2026-04-13 AAL1787 - Apr 13, 20:10 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC3h 30m
2026-04-13 AAL1447 MIA → HAV Apr 13, 16:45 UTCApr 13, 18:43 UTC1h 58m
2026-04-13 AAL2027 - Apr 13, 13:31 UTCApr 13, 14:30 UTC59m
2026-04-13 AAL162 - Apr 13, 05:40 UTCApr 13, 06:30 UTC50m
2026-04-13 AAL162 - Apr 13, 01:40 UTCApr 13, 06:37 UTC4h 57m
2026-04-13 AAL162 - Apr 13, 01:34 UTCApr 13, 06:39 UTC5h 5m
2026-04-12 AAL31 - Apr 12, 18:10 UTCApr 12, 18:45 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.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the N421UW page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A5012D frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A5012D?
A5012D is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N421UW.
Where is Mode-S A5012D registered?
Mode-S code A5012D 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 A5012D broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A5012D is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A5012D, octal 51200455, decimal 10,813,741.
What flights does A5012D operate?
Mode-S A5012D has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including AAL1787, AAL162, AAL31, AAL2027, AAL1447.