sensors Mode-S transponder

ABAAA8

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8507C · BOEING 737-800 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
ABAAA8
Octal
52725250
Decimal
11,250,344
Country
US
Tail
N8507C
Type
B738
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA2208 · 34,000 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

ABAAA8 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABAAA8 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA2791 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA3547 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3073 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA2426 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA2791 OAK → BUR Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:55 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA2791 OAK → BUR Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:55 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA2791 OAK → BUR Apr 13, 11:30 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA2426 - Apr 13, 05:42 UTCApr 13, 07:14 UTC1h 32m
2026-04-13 SWA3547 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA3547 - Apr 13, 01:08 UTCApr 13, 04:20 UTC3h 12m
2026-04-12 SWA3073 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 19:10 UTC1h 55m

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.

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Mode-S ABAAA8 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABAAA8?
ABAAA8 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8507C.
Where is Mode-S ABAAA8 registered?
Mode-S code ABAAA8 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 ABAAA8 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ABAAA8 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABAAA8, octal 52725250, decimal 11,250,344.
What flights does ABAAA8 operate?
Mode-S ABAAA8 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including SWA2791, SWA3547, SWA3073, SWA2426.