sensors Mode-S transponder

A602AB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N487AS · BOEING 737-900 · operated by ALASKA AIRLINES INC

Hex
A602AB
Octal
51401253
Decimal
10,879,659
Country
US
Tail
N487AS
Type
B739
No current signal · last broadcast 3h ago
Flights observed
380
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
3h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A602AB.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A602AB 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ASA305 Alaska Airlines 7 2026-04-17
ASA625 Alaska Airlines 6 2026-05-17
ASA306 Alaska Airlines 6 2026-05-25
ASA618 - 5 2026-07-03
ASA450 - 5 2026-06-18
ASA271 - 5 2026-07-12
ASA729 Alaska Airlines 4 2026-05-16
ASA709 Alaska Airlines 4 2026-05-19
ASA508 - 4 2026-04-13
ASA501 Alaska Airlines 4 2026-06-06
ASA703 Alaska Airlines 3 2026-06-04
ASA695 - 3 2026-07-11
ASA624 Alaska Airlines 3 2026-04-17
ASA572 - 3 2026-06-26
ASA555 - 3 2026-06-13
ASA500 Alaska Airlines 3 2026-06-02
ASA437 - 3 2026-06-25
ASA432 Alaska Airlines 3 2026-06-05
ASA428 Alaska Airlines 3 2026-06-27
ASA331 Alaska Airlines 3 2026-05-18

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-14 ASA525 SFO → PDX Jul 14, 02:05 UTCJul 14, 03:15 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-13 ASA1610 - Jul 13, 23:50 UTCJul 14, 00:50 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-13 ASA1604 - Jul 13, 21:05 UTCJul 13, 22:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-13 ASA227 JFK → SFO Jul 13, 14:05 UTCJul 13, 19:10 UTC5h 5m
2026-07-13 ASA22 SEA → JFK Jul 13, 06:35 UTCJul 13, 11:30 UTC4h 55m
2026-07-12 ASA787 - Jul 12, 22:30 UTCJul 13, 03:55 UTC5h 25m
2026-07-12 ASA787 - Jul 12, 16:01 UTCJul 12, 20:50 UTC4h 50m
2026-07-12 ASA1444 - Jul 12, 12:45 UTCJul 12, 14:20 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-12 ASA40 ANC → SLC Jul 12, 06:25 UTCJul 12, 10:45 UTC4h 20m
2026-07-12 ASA271 - Jul 12, 01:10 UTCJul 12, 02:45 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-12 ASA271 PDX → ANC Jul 12, 01:10 UTCJul 12, 04:21 UTC3h 11m
2026-07-11 ASA1315 - Jul 11, 21:50 UTCJul 11, 23:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-11 ASA695 - Jul 11, 18:15 UTCJul 11, 20:20 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-11 ASA311 BOS → PDX Jul 11, 10:30 UTCJul 11, 16:00 UTC5h 30m
2026-07-10 ASA460 SEA → BNH Jul 10, 22:45 UTCJul 11, 03:30 UTC4h 45m
2026-07-10 ASA603 PHX → SEA Jul 10, 18:35 UTCJul 10, 21:05 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-10 ASA746 PDX → PHX Jul 10, 01:25 UTCJul 10, 03:35 UTC2h 10m
2026-07-09 ASA1315 LAX → PDX Jul 9, 21:40 UTCJul 9, 23:35 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-09 ASA695 - Jul 9, 18:10 UTCJul 9, 20:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-09 ASA695 PDX → LAX Jul 9, 18:05 UTCJul 9, 19:48 UTC1h 43m
2026-07-09 ASA511 BNA → PDX Jul 9, 14:10 UTCJul 9, 16:25 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-09 ASA511 BNA → PDX Jul 9, 14:08 UTCJul 9, 16:31 UTC2h 23m
2026-07-09 ASA1550 ANC → PHX Jul 9, 07:25 UTCJul 9, 12:25 UTC5h 0m
2026-07-08 ASA660 SEA → ANC Jul 8, 22:10 UTCJul 9, 01:25 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-08 ASA315 ANC → SEA Jul 8, 17:18 UTCJul 8, 20:03 UTC2h 45m
2026-07-08 ASA315 - Jul 8, 17:20 UTCJul 8, 20:10 UTC2h 50m
2026-07-08 ASA1532 PHX → ANC Jul 8, 02:55 UTCJul 8, 08:15 UTC5h 20m
2026-07-07 ASA731 PDX → PHX Jul 7, 22:30 UTCJul 8, 00:45 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-07 ASA251 GEG → PDX Jul 7, 20:30 UTCJul 7, 21:15 UTC45m
2026-07-07 ASA250 PDX → GEG Jul 7, 18:20 UTCJul 7, 19:05 UTC45m
2026-07-07 ASA250 PDX → GEG Jul 7, 18:20 UTCJul 7, 19:02 UTC42m
2026-07-07 ASA541 AUS → PDX Jul 7, 12:55 UTCJul 7, 16:30 UTC3h 35m
2026-07-07 ASA372 SEA → DFW Jul 7, 02:15 UTCJul 7, 05:55 UTC3h 40m
2026-07-06 ASA1464 OAK → SEA Jul 6, 23:05 UTCJul 7, 00:35 UTC1h 30m
2026-07-06 ASA1328 SEA → SFO Jul 6, 19:05 UTCJul 6, 20:40 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-06 ASA299 EWR → SEA Jul 6, 11:40 UTCJul 6, 16:55 UTC5h 15m
2026-07-06 ASA1631 SFO → EWR Jul 6, 04:35 UTCJul 6, 09:20 UTC4h 45m
2026-07-06 ASA662 PHX → PDX Jul 6, 01:00 UTCJul 6, 03:15 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-05 ASA700 SEA → PHX Jul 5, 21:10 UTCJul 5, 23:35 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-05 ASA637 - Jul 5, 16:35 UTCJul 5, 19:05 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-05 ASA744 SEA → PHX Jul 5, 00:25 UTCJul 5, 02:55 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-04 ASA246 - Jul 4, 22:15 UTCJul 4, 23:10 UTC55m
2026-07-04 ASA202 - Jul 4, 02:15 UTCJul 4, 03:05 UTC50m
2026-07-03 ASA618 STL → SEA Jul 3, 20:20 UTCJul 4, 00:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-07-03 ASA618 SEA → STL Jul 3, 15:15 UTCJul 3, 18:40 UTC3h 25m
2026-07-03 ASA719 SLC → SEA Jul 3, 03:25 UTCJul 3, 05:05 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-03 ASA373 SEA → SLC Jul 3, 00:15 UTCJul 3, 01:32 UTC1h 17m
2026-07-03 ASA373 SEA → SLC Jul 3, 00:05 UTCJul 3, 01:40 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-02 ASA384 - Jul 2, 20:40 UTCJul 2, 22:25 UTC1h 45m
2026-07-02 ASA383 - Jul 2, 17:40 UTCJul 2, 19:10 UTC1h 30m

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 N487AS page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A602AB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A602AB?
A602AB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N487AS.
Where is Mode-S A602AB registered?
Mode-S code A602AB 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 A602AB broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 3h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A602AB, octal 51401253, decimal 10,879,659.
What flights does A602AB operate?
Mode-S A602AB has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including ASA305, ASA625, ASA306, ASA618, ASA450.