sensors Mode-S transponder

ABFAC6

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N871HK · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
ABFAC6
Octal
52775306
Decimal
11,270,854
Country
US
Tail
N871HK
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA1784 · 21,000 ft
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
9
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

ABFAC6 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABFAC6 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 9 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA3631 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA505 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA268 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2339 - 2 2026-04-14
SWA2291 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2058 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA1773 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4281 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12
SWA2210 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA2339 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:25 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2339 - Apr 13, 21:15 UTCApr 13, 23:25 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA3631 - Apr 13, 20:00 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC5m
2026-04-13 SWA3631 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA3631 - Apr 13, 18:01 UTCApr 13, 19:43 UTC1h 42m
2026-04-13 SWA505 MIA → DAL Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:55 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA505 MIA → DAL Apr 13, 15:45 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA1773 - Apr 13, 13:41 UTCApr 13, 14:45 UTC1h 4m
2026-04-13 SWA1773 - Apr 13, 13:41 UTCApr 13, 14:40 UTC59m
2026-04-13 SWA268 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA268 - Apr 13, 11:04 UTCApr 13, 12:20 UTC1h 16m
2026-04-13 SWA2291 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:10 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA2291 - Apr 13, 02:10 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA2058 OAK → BUR Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:10 UTC50m
2026-04-12 SWA2058 OAK → BUR Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-12 SWA2210 - Apr 12, 20:11 UTCApr 12, 20:55 UTC44m
2026-04-12 SWA4281 MCI → VPS Apr 12, 17:28 UTCApr 12, 18:26 UTC58m

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 N871HK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABFAC6 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABFAC6?
ABFAC6 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N871HK.
Where is Mode-S ABFAC6 registered?
Mode-S code ABFAC6 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 ABFAC6 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S ABFAC6 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABFAC6, octal 52775306, decimal 11,270,854.
What flights does ABFAC6 operate?
Mode-S ABFAC6 has broadcast 9 distinct callsigns, including SWA3631, SWA505, SWA268, SWA2339, SWA2291.