sensors Mode-S transponder

AB5ADE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8301J · BOEING 737-800 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AB5ADE
Octal
52655336
Decimal
11,229,918
Country
US
Tail
N8301J
Type
B738
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA2491 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
150
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

AB5ADE is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB5ADE 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

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-29 SWA2339 BNA → MDW May 29, 20:55 UTCMay 29, 23:10 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-29 SWA3631 PHL → DEN May 29, 18:00 UTCMay 29, 19:50 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-29 SWA1136 PWM → BWI May 29, 14:50 UTCMay 29, 16:50 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-29 SWA2914 EUG → SJC May 29, 10:25 UTCMay 29, 13:20 UTC2h 55m
2026-05-28 SWA2097 BWI → BOS May 28, 23:30 UTCMay 29, 02:45 UTC3h 15m
2026-05-28 SWA2952 MDW → CHS May 28, 20:32 UTCMay 28, 22:15 UTC1h 44m
2026-05-28 SWA2952 MDW → CHS May 28, 20:35 UTCMay 28, 22:20 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-28 SWA461 BOS → BWI May 28, 17:20 UTCMay 28, 19:00 UTC1h 40m
2026-05-28 SWA461 BOS → BWI May 28, 17:19 UTCMay 28, 18:54 UTC1h 36m
2026-05-28 SWA2827 HNL → SJC May 28, 13:55 UTCMay 28, 16:15 UTC2h 20m
2026-05-28 SWA1199 LGA → HOU May 28, 01:50 UTCMay 28, 04:40 UTC2h 50m
2026-05-27 SWA3004 MSY → MDW May 27, 23:05 UTCMay 28, 00:50 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-27 SWA3004 MSY → MDW May 27, 23:02 UTCMay 28, 00:46 UTC1h 44m
2026-05-27 SWA3797 SLC → OAK May 27, 20:25 UTCMay 27, 21:55 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-27 SWA1429 BHM → MDW May 27, 18:20 UTCMay 27, 19:10 UTC50m
2026-05-27 SWA1429 BHM → MDW May 27, 18:20 UTCMay 27, 19:08 UTC48m
2026-05-27 SWA1225 PHX → SJC May 27, 14:45 UTCMay 27, 17:10 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-27 SWA4145 BWI → PWM May 27, 10:50 UTCMay 27, 12:50 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-27 SWA2447 BWI → LAS May 27, 01:44 UTCMay 27, 02:19 UTC35m
2026-05-26 SWA2366 SJC → BUR May 26, 22:54 UTCMay 27, 00:44 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-26 SWA2923 KOA → SJC May 26, 17:42 UTCMay 26, 21:02 UTC3h 20m
2026-05-26 SWA2923 KOA → SJC May 26, 17:44 UTCMay 26, 21:04 UTC3h 20m
2026-05-26 SWA3294 MCO → MHT May 26, 14:50 UTCMay 26, 16:20 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-26 SWA3294 MCO → MHT May 26, 10:54 UTCMay 26, 13:24 UTC2h 30m
2026-05-26 SWA1517 MCO → MDW May 26, 02:00 UTCMay 26, 02:44 UTC45m
2026-05-26 SWA1517 MCO → MDW May 26, 02:00 UTCMay 26, 02:42 UTC42m
2026-05-25 SWA3727 LAX → SFO May 25, 21:40 UTCMay 25, 23:35 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-25 SWA3727 LAX → SFO May 25, 18:55 UTCMay 25, 20:30 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-25 SWA1422 RDU → MDW May 25, 17:05 UTCMay 25, 17:55 UTC50m
2026-05-25 SWA1422 RDU → MDW May 25, 12:40 UTCMay 25, 15:50 UTC3h 10m
2026-05-25 SWA346 BOS → BNA May 25, 03:55 UTCMay 25, 05:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-24 SWA2447 BWI → LAS May 24, 21:25 UTCMay 25, 02:15 UTC4h 50m
2026-05-24 SWA2447 BWI → LAS May 24, 21:23 UTCMay 25, 02:15 UTC4h 52m
2026-05-24 SWA5055 MDW → MCO May 24, 18:45 UTCMay 24, 20:15 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-24 SWA3711 RDU → FLL May 24, 15:30 UTCMay 24, 17:20 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-24 SWA3711 RDU → FLL May 24, 15:29 UTCMay 24, 17:14 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-24 SWA635 OAK → LAX May 24, 12:30 UTCMay 24, 14:20 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-24 SWA2111 BWI → SYR May 24, 00:20 UTCMay 24, 01:25 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-23 SWA2111 BWI → SYR May 23, 21:25 UTCMay 23, 22:35 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-23 SWA492 AUS → OKC May 23, 17:00 UTCMay 23, 19:00 UTC2h 1m
2026-05-23 SWA2933 OAK → LAX May 23, 13:40 UTCMay 23, 15:45 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-23 SWA2076 PHX → AUS May 23, 03:45 UTCMay 23, 05:50 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-22 SWA892 MDW → MCI May 22, 21:59 UTCMay 23, 02:05 UTC4h 7m
2026-05-22 SWA892 MDW → MCI May 22, 22:00 UTCMay 23, 02:10 UTC4h 10m
2026-05-22 SWA1797 STL → LGA May 22, 16:50 UTCMay 22, 20:05 UTC3h 15m
2026-05-22 SWA321 DEN → CLE May 22, 12:40 UTCMay 22, 14:45 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-22 SWA1667 BNA → PHL May 22, 05:45 UTCMay 22, 08:00 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-22 SWA1667 BNA → PHL May 22, 05:45 UTCMay 22, 07:57 UTC2h 12m
2026-05-22 SWA330 LAS → BUR May 22, 01:15 UTCMay 22, 03:35 UTC2h 20m
2026-05-21 SWA3829 LGA → TPA May 21, 21:30 UTCMay 22, 00:20 UTC2h 50m

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 N8301J page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB5ADE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB5ADE?
AB5ADE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8301J.
Where is Mode-S AB5ADE registered?
Mode-S code AB5ADE 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 AB5ADE broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AB5ADE is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB5ADE, octal 52655336, decimal 11,229,918.
What flights does AB5ADE operate?
Mode-S AB5ADE has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SWA1872, SWA1443, SWA888, SWA2447, SWA2290.