sensors Mode-S transponder

ABAADD

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8508W · BOEING 737-800 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
ABAADD
Octal
52725335
Decimal
11,250,397
Country
US
Tail
N8508W
Type
B738
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA3291 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
19
Distinct callsigns
10
Country
US
Last broadcast
16h ago

Current position

ABAADD is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABAADD 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
SWA423 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA738 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA966 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA714 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4368 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4198 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-14
SWA956 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA3475 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2819 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1910 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 19

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA4198 SJC → SNA Apr 14, 09:15 UTCApr 14, 10:55 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-14 SWA4198 SJC → SNA Apr 14, 07:12 UTCApr 14, 10:49 UTC3h 37m
2026-04-14 SWA1910 SJC → LAS Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:10 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA2819 - Apr 13, 23:02 UTCApr 14, 02:30 UTC3h 28m
2026-04-13 SWA3475 MSY → AUS Apr 13, 20:46 UTCApr 13, 22:03 UTC1h 17m
2026-04-13 SWA714 BNA → MSY Apr 13, 18:28 UTCApr 13, 19:44 UTC1h 16m
2026-04-13 SWA714 BNA → MSY Apr 13, 18:24 UTCApr 13, 19:33 UTC1h 9m
2026-04-13 SWA738 SAN → SJC Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA738 SAN → SJC Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA738 SAN → SJC Apr 13, 13:46 UTCApr 13, 17:22 UTC3h 36m
2026-04-13 SWA423 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA423 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 05:35 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA423 - Apr 13, 01:32 UTCApr 13, 04:19 UTC2h 47m
2026-04-13 SWA423 - Apr 13, 02:40 UTCApr 13, 05:26 UTC2h 46m
2026-04-13 SWA4368 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:15 UTC55m
2026-04-12 SWA4368 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-12 SWA966 - Apr 12, 18:27 UTCApr 12, 20:23 UTC1h 56m
2026-04-12 SWA966 - Apr 12, 18:27 UTCApr 12, 20:11 UTC1h 44m
2026-04-12 SWA956 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:30 UTC15m

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 N8508W page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABAADD frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABAADD?
ABAADD is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8508W.
Where is Mode-S ABAADD registered?
Mode-S code ABAADD 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 ABAADD broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ABAADD is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABAADD, octal 52725335, decimal 11,250,397.
What flights does ABAADD operate?
Mode-S ABAADD has broadcast 10 distinct callsigns, including SWA423, SWA738, SWA966, SWA714, SWA4368.