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
Broadcasting now · callsign AAL180 · 39,000 ft
Flights observed
262
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
15m ago

Current position

AC21AF is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AAL92 American Airlines 16 2026-05-15
AAL93 American Airlines 13 2026-05-16
AAL741 - 12 2026-07-08
AAL906 - 10 2026-07-01
AAL126 - 10 2026-07-08
AAL995 - 9 2026-06-30
AAL754 - 9 2026-06-22
AAL780 - 7 2026-07-07
AAL755 - 7 2026-06-20
AAL723 - 7 2026-07-10
AAL279 American Airlines 7 2026-04-24
AAL181 American Airlines 7 2026-07-07
AAL759 American Airlines 6 2026-05-19
AAL742 American Airlines 6 2026-05-17
AAL714 - 6 2026-06-24
AAL41 American Airlines 6 2026-05-18
AAL1402 American Airlines 5 2026-05-12
AAL125 - 5 2026-06-19
AAL758 - 4 2026-07-11
AAL747 - 4 2026-07-11

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-13 AAL180 - Jul 13, 23:00 UTCJul 14, 01:45 UTC2h 45m
2026-07-13 AAL180 ORD → NAP Jul 13, 22:58 UTCJul 14, 08:12 UTC9h 14m
2026-07-12 AAL161 ATH → ORD Jul 12, 08:01 UTCJul 12, 18:45 UTC10h 45m
2026-07-11 AAL758 PHL → ATH Jul 11, 21:00 UTCJul 12, 05:50 UTC8h 50m
2026-07-11 AAL747 - Jul 11, 08:50 UTCJul 11, 10:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-11 AAL747 NCE → PHL Jul 11, 08:48 UTCJul 11, 17:05 UTC8h 17m
2026-07-10 AAL746 PHL → NCE Jul 10, 23:26 UTCJul 11, 06:36 UTC7h 10m
2026-07-10 AAL746 - Jul 10, 23:30 UTCJul 11, 01:10 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-10 AAL723 - Jul 10, 14:00 UTCJul 10, 20:45 UTC6h 45m
2026-07-10 AAL723 DUB → PHL Jul 10, 13:57 UTCJul 10, 20:41 UTC6h 44m
2026-07-10 AAL208 - Jul 10, 05:05 UTCJul 10, 11:20 UTC6h 15m
2026-07-10 AAL208 ORD → DUB Jul 10, 05:00 UTCJul 10, 11:20 UTC6h 20m
2026-07-09 AAL209 - Jul 9, 08:40 UTCJul 9, 15:45 UTC7h 5m
2026-07-08 AAL722 PHL → DUB Jul 8, 23:20 UTCJul 9, 05:05 UTC5h 45m
2026-07-08 AAL722 PHL → DUB Jul 8, 23:16 UTCJul 9, 05:12 UTC5h 56m
2026-07-08 AAL741 MAD → PHL Jul 8, 13:50 UTCJul 8, 21:05 UTC7h 15m
2026-07-08 AAL741 MAD → PHL Jul 8, 13:46 UTCJul 8, 21:04 UTC7h 18m
2026-07-08 AAL126 ORD → MAD Jul 8, 03:55 UTCJul 8, 11:25 UTC7h 30m
2026-07-07 AAL181 ORD → MCO Jul 7, 13:20 UTCJul 7, 22:30 UTC9h 10m
2026-07-07 AAL780 - Jul 7, 02:40 UTCJul 7, 10:25 UTC7h 45m
2026-07-07 AAL780 PHL → NAP Jul 7, 02:36 UTCJul 7, 10:40 UTC8h 4m
2026-07-06 AAL741 MAD → PHL Jul 6, 13:50 UTCJul 6, 15:00 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-06 AAL741 MAD → PHL Jul 6, 13:46 UTCJul 6, 21:20 UTC7h 34m
2026-07-06 AAL126 ORD → MAD Jul 6, 04:15 UTCJul 6, 11:40 UTC7h 25m
2026-07-05 AAL181 ORD → MCO Jul 5, 14:20 UTCJul 6, 00:00 UTC9h 40m
2026-07-05 AAL780 PHX → IND Jul 5, 04:05 UTCJul 5, 12:05 UTC8h 0m
2026-07-05 AAL780 PHX → IND Jul 5, 02:40 UTCJul 5, 02:45 UTC5m
2026-07-04 AAL741 MAD → PHL Jul 4, 15:35 UTCJul 4, 16:40 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-04 AAL741 MAD → PHL Jul 4, 15:32 UTCJul 4, 22:52 UTC7h 20m
2026-07-04 AAL741 MAD → PHL Jul 4, 15:32 UTCJul 4, 22:41 UTC7h 9m
2026-07-04 AAL126 - Jul 4, 06:05 UTCJul 4, 08:35 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-04 AAL126 ORD → MAD Jul 4, 06:03 UTCJul 4, 13:22 UTC7h 19m
2026-07-03 AAL181 ORD → MCO Jul 3, 13:25 UTCJul 3, 23:40 UTC10h 15m
2026-07-03 AAL780 PHX → IND Jul 3, 02:45 UTCJul 3, 10:45 UTC8h 0m
2026-07-02 AAL299 STT → JFK Jul 2, 12:40 UTCJul 2, 21:25 UTC8h 45m
2026-07-02 AAL206 CLT → PWM Jul 2, 00:40 UTCJul 2, 10:25 UTC9h 45m
2026-07-01 AAL906 - Jul 1, 02:35 UTCJul 1, 10:25 UTC7h 50m
2026-06-30 AAL995 - Jun 30, 03:10 UTCJun 30, 09:25 UTC6h 15m
2026-06-30 AAL995 MIA → GRU Jun 30, 03:06 UTCJun 30, 10:56 UTC7h 50m
2026-06-27 AAL3306 - Jun 27, 21:15 UTCJun 28, 00:09 UTC2h 55m
2026-06-27 AAL3306 PHL → MIA Jun 27, 21:11 UTCJun 27, 23:54 UTC2h 43m
2026-06-27 AAL285 - Jun 27, 08:25 UTCJun 27, 16:35 UTC8h 10m
2026-06-26 AAL284 - Jun 26, 22:25 UTCJun 27, 05:35 UTC7h 10m
2026-06-24 AAL715 VCE → PHL Jun 24, 13:30 UTCJun 24, 22:00 UTC8h 30m
2026-06-24 AAL715 VCE → PHL Jun 24, 13:26 UTCJun 24, 21:58 UTC8h 32m
2026-06-24 AAL714 - Jun 24, 04:20 UTCJun 24, 05:59 UTC1h 40m
2026-06-24 AAL714 PHL → VCE Jun 24, 04:17 UTCJun 24, 11:53 UTC7h 36m
2026-06-23 AAL743 - Jun 23, 13:05 UTCJun 23, 21:14 UTC8h 10m
2026-06-23 AAL40 ORD → BCN Jun 23, 03:15 UTCJun 23, 11:10 UTC7h 55m
2026-06-22 AAL151 CDG → ORD Jun 22, 12:30 UTCJun 22, 20:55 UTC8h 25m

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?
Yes. Mode-S AC21AF is currently airborne.
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 20 distinct callsigns, including AAL92, AAL93, AAL741, AAL906, AAL126.