sensors Mode-S transponder

A9C506

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N729AL · BOEING 737 MAX 9 · operated by ALASKA AIRLINES INC

Hex
A9C506
Octal
52342406
Decimal
11,126,022
Country
US
Tail
N729AL
Type
B39M
Broadcasting now · callsign ASA460 · 36,600 ft
Flights observed
12
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
13h ago

Current position

A9C506 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A9C506 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
ASA307 - 4 2026-04-13
ASA245 Alaska Airlines 4 2026-04-13
ASA707 - 3 2026-04-14
ASA420 Alaska Airlines 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 12

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 ASA707 - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 09:30 UTC20m
2026-04-14 ASA707 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-14 ASA707 - Apr 14, 05:25 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 ASA245 SEA → OGG Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 21:10 UTC10m
2026-04-13 ASA245 SEA → OGG Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:25 UTC10m
2026-04-13 ASA245 SEA → OGG Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:25 UTC35m
2026-04-13 ASA245 SEA → OGG Apr 13, 15:35 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC40m
2026-04-13 ASA307 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:25 UTC5m
2026-04-13 ASA307 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:25 UTC30m
2026-04-13 ASA307 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-12 ASA307 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-12 ASA420 SEA → ORD Apr 12, 17:20 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC2h 55m

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 N729AL page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A9C506 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A9C506?
A9C506 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N729AL.
Where is Mode-S A9C506 registered?
Mode-S code A9C506 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 A9C506 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S A9C506 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A9C506, octal 52342406, decimal 11,126,022.
What flights does A9C506 operate?
Mode-S A9C506 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including ASA307, ASA245, ASA707, ASA420.