sensors Mode-S transponder

ABB52C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8532S · BOEING 737-800 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
ABB52C
Octal
52732454
Decimal
11,253,036
Country
US
Tail
N8532S
Type
B738
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ABB52C.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABB52C 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA2485 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-04-13
SWA4055 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12
SWA2656 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2650 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA258 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA21 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA2650 SEA → LAS Apr 13, 20:15 UTCApr 13, 22:26 UTC2h 11m
2026-04-13 SWA2485 LAX → OAK Apr 13, 16:31 UTCApr 13, 19:12 UTC2h 41m
2026-04-13 SWA2485 LAX → OAK Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 15:10 UTC2h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA2485 LAX → OAK Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 15:10 UTC3h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA2485 LAX → OAK Apr 13, 11:35 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA258 - Apr 13, 05:00 UTCApr 13, 06:32 UTC1h 32m
2026-04-13 SWA2656 - Apr 13, 01:50 UTCApr 13, 03:25 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-12 SWA4055 FLL → STL Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:10 UTC15m
2026-04-12 SWA21 - Apr 12, 18:34 UTCApr 12, 19:21 UTC47m

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 N8532S page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABB52C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABB52C?
ABB52C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8532S.
Where is Mode-S ABB52C registered?
Mode-S code ABB52C 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 ABB52C broadcasting right now?
Mode-S ABB52C is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABB52C, octal 52732454, decimal 11,253,036.
What flights does ABB52C operate?
Mode-S ABB52C has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including SWA2485, SWA4055, SWA2656, SWA2650, SWA258.