sensors Mode-S transponder

A61949

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N492UA · AIRBUS A-320 · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A61949
Octal
51414511
Decimal
10,885,449
Country
US
Tail
N492UA
Type
A320
Photo of N492UA
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL667 · 35,000 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

A61949 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A61949 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UAL1218 - 3 2026-04-13
UAL430 - 1 2026-04-12
UAL1236 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 UAL1236 PSP → DEN Apr 13, 17:26 UTCApr 13, 18:55 UTC1h 29m
2026-04-13 UAL1218 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:10 UTC20m
2026-04-13 UAL1218 DEN → PSP Apr 13, 14:13 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC2h 2m
2026-04-13 UAL1218 DEN → PSP Apr 13, 14:13 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC2h 2m
2026-04-12 UAL430 DEN → ONT Apr 12, 17:37 UTCApr 12, 19:39 UTC2h 2m

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 N492UA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A61949 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A61949?
A61949 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N492UA.
Where is Mode-S A61949 registered?
Mode-S code A61949 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 A61949 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A61949 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A61949, octal 51414511, decimal 10,885,449.
What flights does A61949 operate?
Mode-S A61949 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including UAL1218, UAL430, UAL1236.