sensors Mode-S transponder

AAB18C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N7887A · BOEING 737-700 · operated by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE

Hex
AAB18C
Octal
52530614
Decimal
11,186,572
Country
US
Tail
N7887A
Type
B737
Photo of N7887A
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA3228 · 40,000 ft
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AAB18C is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AAB18C 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
SWA4427 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA250 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA1762 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3492 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1579 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA250 BOI → OAK Apr 13, 20:22 UTCApr 13, 22:57 UTC2h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA250 BOI → OAK Apr 13, 17:35 UTCApr 13, 19:15 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA4427 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA4427 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA4427 - Apr 13, 15:26 UTCApr 13, 16:42 UTC1h 16m
2026-04-13 SWA1762 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 14:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA1762 - Apr 13, 12:15 UTCApr 13, 14:14 UTC1h 59m
2026-04-13 SWA1579 - Apr 13, 00:40 UTCApr 13, 02:35 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-12 SWA3492 MSY → FLL Apr 12, 17:40 UTCApr 12, 19:05 UTC1h 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 N7887A page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AAB18C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AAB18C?
AAB18C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N7887A.
Where is Mode-S AAB18C registered?
Mode-S code AAB18C 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 AAB18C broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AAB18C is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AAB18C, octal 52530614, decimal 11,186,572.
What flights does AAB18C operate?
Mode-S AAB18C has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including SWA4427, SWA250, SWA1762, SWA3492, SWA1579.