sensors Mode-S transponder

ABB172

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8522P · BOEING 737-800 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
ABB172
Octal
52730562
Decimal
11,252,082
Country
US
Tail
N8522P
Type
B738
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA3677 · 35,000 ft
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

ABB172 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABB172 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 7 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA664 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3322 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA3320 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA2911 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2143 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1657 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3136 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA3322 DAL → ORD Apr 13, 23:30 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA3322 DAL → ORD Apr 13, 21:02 UTCApr 13, 23:12 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA3322 DAL → ORD Apr 13, 21:21 UTCApr 13, 23:05 UTC1h 44m
2026-04-13 SWA1657 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:25 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA1657 - Apr 13, 18:06 UTCApr 13, 20:22 UTC2h 16m
2026-04-13 SWA3320 SNA → OAK Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:55 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA3320 SNA → OAK Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA3320 SNA → OAK Apr 13, 15:17 UTCApr 13, 16:28 UTC1h 11m
2026-04-13 SWA2911 - Apr 13, 06:02 UTCApr 13, 07:29 UTC1h 27m
2026-04-13 SWA2911 - Apr 13, 06:35 UTCApr 13, 08:00 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA664 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA664 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA664 - Apr 13, 02:15 UTCApr 13, 04:47 UTC2h 32m
2026-04-13 SWA2143 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:05 UTC45m
2026-04-12 SWA2143 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:05 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-12 SWA3136 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC3h 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 N8522P page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABB172 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABB172?
ABB172 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8522P.
Where is Mode-S ABB172 registered?
Mode-S code ABB172 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 ABB172 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ABB172 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABB172, octal 52730562, decimal 11,252,082.
What flights does ABB172 operate?
Mode-S ABB172 has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including SWA664, SWA3322, SWA3320, SWA2911, SWA2143.