sensors Mode-S transponder

ABAA1A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8503A · BOEING 737-800 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
ABAA1A
Octal
52725032
Decimal
11,250,202
Country
US
Tail
N8503A
Type
B738
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA2116 · 41,000 ft
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

ABAA1A is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABAA1A 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 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA3372 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA4509 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2360 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1530 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3730 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2269 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12
SWA2214 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1741 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA3730 - Apr 13, 22:12 UTCApr 14, 00:04 UTC1h 52m
2026-04-13 SWA2360 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:25 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA2360 - Apr 13, 19:28 UTCApr 13, 21:07 UTC1h 39m
2026-04-13 SWA3372 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:15 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA3372 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 18:15 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA3372 - Apr 13, 15:25 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA1741 PHX → ONT Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:45 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA1530 - Apr 13, 04:22 UTCApr 13, 05:44 UTC1h 22m
2026-04-13 SWA1530 - Apr 13, 05:05 UTCApr 13, 06:17 UTC1h 12m
2026-04-13 SWA4509 - Apr 13, 03:05 UTCApr 13, 03:10 UTC5m
2026-04-13 SWA4509 - Apr 13, 00:32 UTCApr 13, 02:47 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-12 SWA2269 MDW → BOS Apr 12, 19:20 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC55m
2026-04-12 SWA2214 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:15 UTC1h 0m

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 N8503A page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABAA1A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABAA1A?
ABAA1A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8503A.
Where is Mode-S ABAA1A registered?
Mode-S code ABAA1A 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 ABAA1A broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ABAA1A is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABAA1A, octal 52725032, decimal 11,250,202.
What flights does ABAA1A operate?
Mode-S ABAA1A has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA3372, SWA4509, SWA2360, SWA1530, SWA3730.