sensors Mode-S transponder

AC987B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N910UP · operated by UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO

Hex
AC987B
Octal
53114173
Decimal
11,311,227
Country
US
Tail
N910UP
Type
B763
Broadcasting now · callsign UPS793 · 35,000 ft
Flights observed
2
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
17h ago

Current position

AC987B is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC987B 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 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UPS9304 United Parcel Service 2 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 2

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 UPS9304 SJU → SDF Apr 14, 10:08 UTCApr 14, 12:37 UTC2h 29m
2026-04-14 UPS9304 SJU → SDF Apr 14, 10:07 UTCApr 14, 12:39 UTC2h 32m

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 N910UP page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC987B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC987B?
AC987B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N910UP.
Where is Mode-S AC987B registered?
Mode-S code AC987B 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 AC987B broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC987B is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC987B, octal 53114173, decimal 11,311,227.
What flights does AC987B operate?
Mode-S AC987B has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including UPS9304.