sensors Mode-S transponder

AC21AF

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N881BK · BOEING 787-8 Dreamliner · operated by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE

Hex
AC21AF
Octal
53020657
Decimal
11,280,815
Country
US
Tail
N881BK
Type
B788
No current signal · last broadcast 14h ago
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
14h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC21AF.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC21AF 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AAL92 - 4 2026-04-13
AAL93 American Airlines 3 2026-04-13
AAL723 - 1 2026-04-12
AAL279 American Airlines 1 2026-04-14
AAL278 American Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 AAL279 DFW → SMF Apr 14, 10:40 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC25m
2026-04-14 AAL278 DFW → PHL Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:55 UTC40m
2026-04-13 AAL93 ZRH → PHL Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:05 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 AAL93 ZRH → PHL Apr 13, 15:55 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 AAL93 ZRH → PHL Apr 13, 09:52 UTCApr 13, 17:59 UTC8h 7m
2026-04-13 AAL92 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:15 UTC55m
2026-04-13 AAL92 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 05:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 AAL92 - Apr 13, 03:20 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC55m
2026-04-12 AAL92 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-12 AAL723 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:35 UTC1h 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 N881BK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC21AF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC21AF?
AC21AF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N881BK.
Where is Mode-S AC21AF registered?
Mode-S code AC21AF 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 AC21AF broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 14h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC21AF, octal 53020657, decimal 11,280,815.
What flights does AC21AF operate?
Mode-S AC21AF has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including AAL92, AAL93, AAL723, AAL279, AAL278.