sensors Mode-S transponder

AB5F87

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8318F · BOEING 737-800 · operated by UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE

Hex
AB5F87
Octal
52657607
Decimal
11,231,111
Country
US
Tail
N8318F
Type
B738
Photo of N8318F
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA732 · 37,000 ft
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
10
Country
US
Last broadcast
13h ago

Current position

AB5F87 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AB5F87 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 10 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA419 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA1912 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-14
SWA974 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA779 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4528 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA404 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA2513 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA204 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1994 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1680 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1912 BWI → IND Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 11:00 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-14 SWA1912 BWI → IND Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-14 SWA1912 BWI → IND Apr 14, 06:59 UTCApr 14, 11:00 UTC4h 1m
2026-04-13 SWA1994 - Apr 13, 22:06 UTCApr 14, 00:20 UTC2h 14m
2026-04-13 SWA779 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:15 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA779 - Apr 13, 16:48 UTCApr 13, 20:59 UTC4h 11m
2026-04-13 SWA204 - Apr 13, 15:00 UTCApr 13, 15:45 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA4528 TPA → ATL Apr 13, 12:43 UTCApr 13, 13:57 UTC1h 14m
2026-04-13 SWA2513 - Apr 13, 09:31 UTCApr 13, 11:32 UTC2h 1m
2026-04-13 SWA419 BUR → OAK Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:35 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA419 BUR → OAK Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:35 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA419 BUR → OAK Apr 13, 02:10 UTCApr 13, 04:29 UTC2h 19m
2026-04-13 SWA974 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:55 UTC35m
2026-04-12 SWA974 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:55 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-12 SWA404 - Apr 12, 18:50 UTCApr 12, 21:04 UTC2h 14m
2026-04-12 SWA1680 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:40 UTC25m

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 N8318F page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AB5F87 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AB5F87?
AB5F87 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8318F.
Where is Mode-S AB5F87 registered?
Mode-S code AB5F87 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 AB5F87 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AB5F87 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AB5F87, octal 52657607, decimal 11,231,111.
What flights does AB5F87 operate?
Mode-S AB5F87 has broadcast 10 distinct callsigns, including SWA419, SWA1912, SWA974, SWA779, SWA4528.