sensors Mode-S transponder

A6ED61

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N54538 · AIRBUS A-321neo · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
A6ED61
Octal
51566541
Decimal
10,939,745
Country
US
Tail
N54538
Type
A21N
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A6ED61.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A6ED61 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
UAL660T - 5 2026-04-13
UAL2493 - 1 2026-04-13
UAL212 United Airlines 1 2026-04-13
UAL1363 United Airlines 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 UAL2493 - Apr 13, 19:59 UTCApr 13, 22:07 UTC2h 8m
2026-04-13 UAL660T - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 UAL660T - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 UAL660T - Apr 13, 14:16 UTCApr 13, 18:17 UTC4h 1m
2026-04-13 UAL660T - Apr 13, 14:16 UTCApr 13, 17:55 UTC3h 39m
2026-04-13 UAL660T - Apr 13, 13:55 UTCApr 13, 14:00 UTC5m
2026-04-13 UAL212 DEN → SBA Apr 13, 00:35 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC3h 15m
2026-04-12 UAL1363 SJC → DEN Apr 12, 18:50 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC1h 25m

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.

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Mode-S A6ED61 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A6ED61?
A6ED61 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N54538.
Where is Mode-S A6ED61 registered?
Mode-S code A6ED61 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 A6ED61 broadcasting right now?
Mode-S A6ED61 is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A6ED61, octal 51566541, decimal 10,939,745.
What flights does A6ED61 operate?
Mode-S A6ED61 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including UAL660T, UAL2493, UAL212, UAL1363.