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
Broadcasting now · callsign ASA611 · 32,000 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
19h ago

Current position

A602AB is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
ASA508 - 4 2026-04-13
ASA652 Alaska Airlines 1 2026-04-14
ASA190 - 1 2026-04-13
ASA1456 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 ASA652 RNO → SEA Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 ASA1456 - Apr 13, 20:14 UTCApr 13, 22:39 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 ASA190 SEA → SAN Apr 13, 16:28 UTCApr 13, 18:39 UTC2h 11m
2026-04-13 ASA508 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 ASA508 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 ASA508 - Apr 13, 00:00 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC3h 50m
2026-04-12 ASA508 - Apr 12, 18:41 UTCApr 12, 22:32 UTC3h 51m

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?
Yes. Mode-S A602AB is currently airborne.
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 4 distinct callsigns, including ASA508, ASA652, ASA190, ASA1456.