sensors Mode-S transponder

A55FA2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N44501 · AIRBUS A-321neo · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A55FA2
Octal
51257642
Decimal
10,837,922
Country
US
Tail
N44501
Type
A21N
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL2251 · 34,000 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A55FA2 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A55FA2 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
UAL789 - 2 2026-04-13
UAL2494 - 2 2026-04-13
UAL746 United Airlines 1 2026-04-13
UAL1583 United Airlines 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 UAL746 SRQ → EWR Apr 13, 20:25 UTCApr 14, 00:17 UTC3h 52m
2026-04-13 UAL789 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:45 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-13 UAL789 - Apr 13, 15:56 UTCApr 13, 18:55 UTC2h 59m
2026-04-13 UAL2494 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:15 UTC55m
2026-04-12 UAL2494 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-12 UAL1583 IAH → LGA Apr 12, 18:30 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC1h 45m

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 N44501 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A55FA2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A55FA2?
A55FA2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N44501.
Where is Mode-S A55FA2 registered?
Mode-S code A55FA2 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 A55FA2 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A55FA2 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A55FA2, octal 51257642, decimal 10,837,922.
What flights does A55FA2 operate?
Mode-S A55FA2 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including UAL789, UAL2494, UAL746, UAL1583.