sensors Mode-S transponder

A8DD7B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Hex
A8DD7B
Octal
52156573
Decimal
11,066,747
Country
US
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL909 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
US
Last broadcast
18h ago

Current position

A8DD7B is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A8DD7B 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UAL909 United Airlines 2 2026-04-14
UAL908 United Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 UAL908 AMS → ORD Apr 14, 10:20 UTCApr 14, 18:46 UTC8h 26m
2026-04-14 UAL909 ORD → AMS Apr 14, 05:45 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 UAL909 ORD → AMS Apr 13, 23:42 UTCApr 14, 07:14 UTC7h 32m

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.

Mode-S A8DD7B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A8DD7B?
A8DD7B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States.
Where is Mode-S A8DD7B registered?
Mode-S code A8DD7B 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 A8DD7B broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A8DD7B is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A8DD7B, octal 52156573, decimal 11,066,747.
What flights does A8DD7B operate?
Mode-S A8DD7B has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including UAL909, UAL908.