sensors Mode-S transponder

ABBCA1

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8552Z · BOEING 737-800 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
ABBCA1
Octal
52736241
Decimal
11,254,945
Country
US
Tail
N8552Z
Type
B738
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA2597 · 19,475 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

ABBCA1 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABBCA1 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
SWA3801 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA2472 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA9003 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA2337 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA2337 - Apr 13, 23:46 UTCApr 14, 00:50 UTC1h 4m
2026-04-13 SWA9003 PHX → DEN Apr 13, 21:45 UTCApr 13, 22:35 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA2472 BDL → BWI Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2472 BDL → BWI Apr 13, 00:00 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC30m
2026-04-12 SWA3801 - Apr 12, 16:12 UTCApr 12, 19:08 UTC2h 56m
2026-04-12 SWA3801 - Apr 12, 16:39 UTCApr 12, 19:33 UTC2h 54m

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 N8552Z page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABBCA1 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABBCA1?
ABBCA1 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8552Z.
Where is Mode-S ABBCA1 registered?
Mode-S code ABBCA1 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 ABBCA1 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ABBCA1 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABBCA1, octal 52736241, decimal 11,254,945.
What flights does ABBCA1 operate?
Mode-S ABBCA1 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including SWA3801, SWA2472, SWA9003, SWA2337.