sensors Mode-S transponder

AC04AE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8736J · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE

Hex
AC04AE
Octal
53002256
Decimal
11,273,390
Country
US
Tail
N8736J
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 23h ago
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC04AE.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC04AE 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 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA1774 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3783 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3288 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA2739 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2399 - 2 2026-04-14
SWA614 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA3895 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12
SWA3568 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA2399 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 07:45 UTC35m
2026-04-14 SWA2399 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 07:10 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA614 - Apr 13, 22:08 UTCApr 13, 23:26 UTC1h 18m
2026-04-13 SWA2739 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:50 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA2739 - Apr 13, 17:36 UTCApr 13, 21:07 UTC3h 31m
2026-04-13 SWA3783 - Apr 13, 16:40 UTCApr 13, 17:20 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA3783 LAS → LAS Apr 13, 15:39 UTCApr 13, 16:28 UTC49m
2026-04-13 SWA3568 MDW → ATL Apr 13, 13:15 UTCApr 13, 14:24 UTC1h 9m
2026-04-13 SWA3288 DEN → PHL Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 07:35 UTC3h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA3288 DEN → PHL Apr 13, 02:57 UTCApr 13, 06:25 UTC3h 28m
2026-04-13 SWA1774 - Apr 13, 02:15 UTCApr 13, 02:55 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA1774 - Apr 13, 00:06 UTCApr 13, 01:58 UTC1h 52m
2026-04-13 SWA1774 - Apr 13, 00:50 UTCApr 13, 02:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-12 SWA3895 BHM → DEN Apr 12, 17:45 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC2h 30m

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 N8736J page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC04AE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC04AE?
AC04AE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8736J.
Where is Mode-S AC04AE registered?
Mode-S code AC04AE 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 AC04AE broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 23h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC04AE, octal 53002256, decimal 11,273,390.
What flights does AC04AE operate?
Mode-S AC04AE has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA1774, SWA3783, SWA3288, SWA2739, SWA2399.