flight Aircraft

N8878L

BOEING 737 MAX 8

Operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Tail number
N8878L
Type
B38M
Mode-S
AC3B51
Airborne now · flying as SWA2120 at 37,000 ft
Flights observed
14
Avg flight time
1h 33m
Typical route
SEA → SMF
Last seen
1d ago

Live position

N8878L is currently airborne. Map zoomed to live position.

Recent flights last 14

DateRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 BWI → DEN Apr 13, 22:40 UTCApr 14, 01:29 UTC2h 49m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:30 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 19:20 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:05 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 18:05 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 15:15 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 12:25 UTCApr 13, 13:55 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 SEA → SMF Apr 13, 04:54 UTCApr 13, 06:26 UTC1h 32m
2026-04-13 SEA → SMF Apr 13, 05:15 UTCApr 13, 06:33 UTC1h 18m
2026-04-13 PHX → SEA Apr 13, 01:24 UTCApr 13, 03:54 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 00:52 UTCApr 13, 03:35 UTC2h 43m
2026-04-12 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:10 UTC15m
2026-04-12 - Apr 12, 18:39 UTCApr 12, 19:30 UTC51m
2026-04-12 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:50 UTC35m

Specifications

Registration N8878L
Aircraft type BOEING 737 MAX 8 (B38M)
Operator SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Mode-S code AC3B51 · 53035521 (octal)

Looking for transponder-level data? View the Mode-S AC3B51 page for country allocation, callsign history, and ADS-B signal details.

N8878L frequently asked

What type of aircraft is N8878L?
N8878L is a BOEING 737 MAX 8 (ICAO type code B38M).
Who operates N8878L?
N8878L is operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
What is the Mode-S transponder code for N8878L?
N8878L broadcasts on Mode-S (ICAO 24-bit) address AC3B51 (octal 53035521). View the transponder page.
What route does N8878L typically fly?
N8878L most frequently flies between SEA and SMF based on observed flights.
Where is N8878L right now?
N8878L is currently airborne flying as SWA2120. Live position is shown on the map above.