sensors Mode-S transponder

AC0143

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8728Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE

Hex
AC0143
Octal
53000503
Decimal
11,272,515
Country
US
Tail
N8728Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA758 · 29,125 ft
Flights observed
9
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AC0143 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC0143 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA2848 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3909 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA1334 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3750 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA2691 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 9

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA2691 - Apr 13, 21:28 UTCApr 14, 02:09 UTC4h 41m
2026-04-13 SWA2848 - Apr 13, 19:45 UTCApr 13, 19:55 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2848 - Apr 13, 19:20 UTCApr 13, 19:55 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA2848 - Apr 13, 14:23 UTCApr 13, 19:46 UTC5h 23m
2026-04-13 SWA1334 - Apr 13, 04:18 UTCApr 13, 07:37 UTC3h 19m
2026-04-13 SWA1334 - Apr 13, 04:50 UTCApr 13, 08:00 UTC3h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA3750 BUR → SMF Apr 13, 00:21 UTCApr 13, 02:51 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-12 SWA3909 - Apr 12, 18:07 UTCApr 12, 20:10 UTC2h 3m
2026-04-12 SWA3909 - Apr 12, 18:31 UTCApr 12, 20:24 UTC1h 53m

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 N8728Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC0143 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC0143?
AC0143 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8728Q.
Where is Mode-S AC0143 registered?
Mode-S code AC0143 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 AC0143 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC0143 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC0143, octal 53000503, decimal 11,272,515.
What flights does AC0143 operate?
Mode-S AC0143 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including SWA2848, SWA3909, SWA1334, SWA3750, SWA2691.