sensors Mode-S transponder

AB540D

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N829UA · AIRBUS A-319 · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
AB540D
Octal
52652015
Decimal
11,228,173
Country
US
Tail
N829UA
Type
A319
Photo of N829UA
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AB540D.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB540D 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UAL1920 - 3 2026-04-13
UAL298 United Airlines 1 2026-04-13
UAL2214 - 1 2026-04-12
UAL2053 - 1 2026-04-13
UAL1365 - 1 2026-04-13
UAL1238 United Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 UAL298 AUS → EWR Apr 13, 22:06 UTCApr 13, 23:34 UTC1h 28m
2026-04-13 UAL1920 - Apr 13, 21:35 UTCApr 14, 01:39 UTC4h 4m
2026-04-13 UAL1920 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:45 UTC55m
2026-04-13 UAL1920 - Apr 13, 19:05 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 UAL1365 - Apr 13, 16:52 UTCApr 13, 17:53 UTC1h 1m
2026-04-13 UAL2053 ATL → EWR Apr 13, 13:55 UTCApr 13, 15:35 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 UAL1238 EWR → MIA Apr 13, 01:36 UTCApr 13, 03:28 UTC1h 52m
2026-04-12 UAL2214 - Apr 12, 18:35 UTCApr 12, 20:32 UTC1h 57m

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 N829UA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB540D frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB540D?
AB540D is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N829UA.
Where is Mode-S AB540D registered?
Mode-S code AB540D 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 AB540D broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB540D, octal 52652015, decimal 11,228,173.
What flights does AB540D operate?
Mode-S AB540D has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including UAL1920, UAL298, UAL2214, UAL2053, UAL1365.