sensors Mode-S transponder

AB9078

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N844UA · AIRBUS A-319 · operated by UNITED AIRLINES INC

Hex
AB9078
Octal
52710170
Decimal
11,243,640
Country
US
Tail
N844UA
Type
A319
Photo of N844UA
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL1305 · 37,025 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AB9078 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB9078 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
UAL1180 United Airlines 2 2026-04-13
UAL790 - 1 2026-04-12
UAL2100 - 1 2026-04-13
UAL1942 United Airlines 1 2026-04-12
UAL1656 United Airlines 1 2026-04-13
UAL1293 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 UAL1656 ORD → CUN Apr 13, 21:20 UTCApr 13, 22:05 UTC45m
2026-04-13 UAL2100 - Apr 13, 17:54 UTCApr 13, 19:25 UTC1h 31m
2026-04-13 UAL1180 DEN → CID Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 15:55 UTC5m
2026-04-13 UAL1180 DEN → CID Apr 13, 13:17 UTCApr 13, 16:00 UTC2h 43m
2026-04-13 UAL1293 DEN → SDF Apr 13, 00:30 UTCApr 13, 02:35 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-12 UAL1942 MSY → SFO Apr 12, 20:11 UTCApr 12, 22:19 UTC2h 8m
2026-04-12 UAL790 - Apr 12, 17:25 UTCApr 12, 18:35 UTC1h 10m

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 N844UA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB9078 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB9078?
AB9078 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N844UA.
Where is Mode-S AB9078 registered?
Mode-S code AB9078 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 AB9078 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AB9078 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB9078, octal 52710170, decimal 11,243,640.
What flights does AB9078 operate?
Mode-S AB9078 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including UAL1180, UAL790, UAL2100, UAL1942, UAL1656.