sensors Mode-S transponder

ABFDF8

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N872CB · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
ABFDF8
Octal
52776770
Decimal
11,271,672
Country
US
Tail
N872CB
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 18h ago
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
9
Country
US
Last broadcast
18h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ABFDF8.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ABFDF8 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
SWA3033 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA2754 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3276 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA3237 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA2639 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1957 - 2 2026-04-14
SWA3960 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA3933 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA1759 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1957 - Apr 14, 05:19 UTCApr 14, 06:24 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-14 SWA1957 - Apr 14, 05:13 UTCApr 14, 06:10 UTC57m
2026-04-13 SWA1759 - Apr 13, 22:36 UTCApr 13, 23:41 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA3933 OKC → DEN Apr 13, 21:10 UTCApr 13, 22:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA3237 SJC → SNA Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA3237 SJC → SNA Apr 13, 17:40 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA3276 MCO → MKE Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA3276 MCO → MKE Apr 13, 15:10 UTCApr 13, 16:05 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA2639 LAS → SLC Apr 13, 06:04 UTCApr 13, 06:55 UTC51m
2026-04-13 SWA2639 LAS → SLC Apr 13, 05:49 UTCApr 13, 06:53 UTC1h 4m
2026-04-13 SWA3033 DEN → LGA Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA3033 DEN → LGA Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA3033 DEN → LGA Apr 13, 01:52 UTCApr 13, 04:38 UTC2h 46m
2026-04-13 SWA2754 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:00 UTC40m
2026-04-12 SWA2754 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-12 SWA2754 SJC → SJC Apr 12, 20:18 UTCApr 12, 21:22 UTC1h 4m
2026-04-12 SWA3960 PSP → SJC Apr 12, 18:16 UTCApr 12, 19:22 UTC1h 6m

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 N872CB page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ABFDF8 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ABFDF8?
ABFDF8 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N872CB.
Where is Mode-S ABFDF8 registered?
Mode-S code ABFDF8 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 ABFDF8 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 18h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ABFDF8, octal 52776770, decimal 11,271,672.
What flights does ABFDF8 operate?
Mode-S ABFDF8 has broadcast 9 distinct callsigns, including SWA3033, SWA2754, SWA3276, SWA3237, SWA2639.