sensors Mode-S transponder

AC1988

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N879UA · AIRBUS A-319 · operated by UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE

Hex
AC1988
Octal
53014610
Decimal
11,278,728
Country
US
Tail
N879UA
Type
A319
Broadcasting now · callsign UAL2291 · 26,025 ft
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AC1988 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC1988 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 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UAL441 United Airlines 3 2026-04-13
UAL2300 - 3 2026-04-13
UAL2212 - 2 2026-04-13
UAL1945 United Airlines 2 2026-04-13
UAL1616 United Airlines 2 2026-04-13
UAL1346 United Airlines 2 2026-04-13
UAL1350 United Airlines 1 2026-04-13
UAL1062 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 UAL1945 SEA → SFO Apr 13, 23:25 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC15m
2026-04-13 UAL1945 SEA → SFO Apr 13, 22:29 UTCApr 13, 23:07 UTC38m
2026-04-13 UAL2212 ORD → ORD Apr 13, 20:13 UTCApr 13, 20:46 UTC33m
2026-04-13 UAL2212 ORD → IND Apr 13, 20:55 UTCApr 13, 21:33 UTC38m
2026-04-13 UAL1616 BNA → ORD Apr 13, 18:25 UTCApr 13, 19:35 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 UAL1616 BNA → ORD Apr 13, 16:46 UTCApr 13, 18:06 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 UAL2300 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:30 UTC15m
2026-04-13 UAL2300 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:30 UTC40m
2026-04-13 UAL2300 - Apr 13, 15:30 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC45m
2026-04-13 UAL441 EWR → FLL Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:15 UTC55m
2026-04-13 UAL441 EWR → FLL Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 UAL441 EWR → FLL Apr 13, 11:44 UTCApr 13, 13:26 UTC1h 42m
2026-04-13 UAL1346 DFW → EWR Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:40 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 UAL1346 DFW → EWR Apr 13, 04:06 UTCApr 13, 06:47 UTC2h 41m
2026-04-13 UAL1350 PBI → EWR Apr 13, 00:40 UTCApr 13, 01:00 UTC20m
2026-04-12 UAL1062 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 19:35 UTC2h 20m

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 N879UA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC1988 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC1988?
AC1988 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N879UA.
Where is Mode-S AC1988 registered?
Mode-S code AC1988 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 AC1988 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC1988 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC1988, octal 53014610, decimal 11,278,728.
What flights does AC1988 operate?
Mode-S AC1988 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including UAL441, UAL2300, UAL2212, UAL1945, UAL1616.