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AC138C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8776L · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC138C
Octal
53011614
Decimal
11,277,196
Country
US
Tail
N8776L
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA2172 · 39,000 ft
Flights observed
682
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
Jul 26, 22:10 UTC

Current position

AC138C is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC138C 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA2257 Southwest Airlines 7 2026-05-25
SWA4238 - 5 2026-06-24
SWA377 - 5 2026-07-17
SWA3089 - 5 2026-06-27
SWA2721 - 5 2026-04-13
SWA2603 Southwest Airlines 5 2026-06-02
SWA2523 - 5 2026-06-28
SWA4628 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-04-20
SWA4160 - 4 2026-07-14
SWA3599 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-06-02
SWA3342 - 4 2026-07-20
SWA3291 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-06-05
SWA2343 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-06-04
SWA2274 - 4 2026-07-02
SWA183 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-06-04
SWA1805 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-06-18
SWA946 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-24
SWA817 - 3 2026-06-16
SWA660 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-05-23
SWA4529 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-05-23

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-26 SWA3060 MDW → FLL Jul 26, 21:25 UTCJul 26, 22:10 UTC45m
2026-07-26 SWA1713 BUR → DEN Jul 26, 18:05 UTCJul 26, 19:50 UTC1h 45m
2026-07-26 SWA1713 BUR → DEN Jul 26, 14:15 UTCJul 26, 16:40 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-26 SWA1186 DAL → ORD Jul 26, 09:55 UTCJul 26, 12:30 UTC2h 35m
2026-07-26 SWA3300 MDW → MEM Jul 26, 02:36 UTCJul 26, 05:55 UTC3h 19m
2026-07-26 SWA3300 MDW → MEM Jul 26, 02:45 UTCJul 26, 06:00 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-26 SWA3300 MDW → MEM Jul 26, 00:40 UTCJul 26, 01:30 UTC50m
2026-07-25 SWA2526 LAX → SJC Jul 25, 19:40 UTCJul 25, 22:45 UTC3h 5m
2026-07-25 SWA2526 LAX → SJC Jul 25, 19:37 UTCJul 25, 22:44 UTC3h 7m
2026-07-25 SWA1886 OAK → SAN Jul 25, 14:40 UTCJul 25, 17:25 UTC2h 45m
2026-07-25 SWA1886 OAK → SAN Jul 25, 14:38 UTCJul 25, 17:18 UTC2h 41m
2026-07-25 SWA414 PIT → CUN Jul 25, 10:30 UTCJul 25, 13:00 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-25 SWA414 PIT → CUN Jul 25, 10:25 UTCJul 25, 13:24 UTC2h 59m
2026-07-25 SWA4164 PHX → LGB Jul 25, 02:50 UTCJul 25, 03:25 UTC35m
2026-07-25 SWA4164 PHX → LGB Jul 25, 02:45 UTCJul 25, 03:26 UTC41m
2026-07-24 SWA1624 DAL → LGA Jul 24, 23:40 UTCJul 25, 01:50 UTC2h 10m
2026-07-24 SWA1624 DAL → LGA Jul 24, 18:40 UTCJul 24, 22:15 UTC3h 35m
2026-07-24 SWA275 MDW → MSY Jul 24, 13:55 UTCJul 24, 17:20 UTC3h 25m
2026-07-24 SWA275 MDW → MSY Jul 24, 13:54 UTCJul 24, 17:11 UTC3h 17m
2026-07-24 SWA396 SLC → OAK Jul 24, 10:40 UTCJul 24, 12:50 UTC2h 10m
2026-07-24 SWA4825 MCO → MEM Jul 24, 02:35 UTCJul 24, 04:40 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-23 SWA308 CUN → HOU Jul 23, 22:50 UTCJul 24, 00:30 UTC1h 40m
2026-07-23 SWA307 HOU → CUN Jul 23, 19:35 UTCJul 23, 21:20 UTC1h 45m
2026-07-23 SWA981 SJC → LAX Jul 23, 15:20 UTCJul 23, 18:00 UTC2h 40m
2026-07-23 SWA981 SJC → LAX Jul 23, 15:18 UTCJul 23, 18:00 UTC2h 43m
2026-07-23 SWA2514 SJC → ONT Jul 23, 06:30 UTCJul 23, 11:30 UTC5h 0m
2026-07-23 SWA3101 LAS → SJC Jul 23, 00:15 UTCJul 23, 00:35 UTC20m
2026-07-22 SWA1457 LAS → GEG Jul 22, 22:20 UTCJul 22, 22:35 UTC15m
2026-07-22 SWA1457 LAS → GEG Jul 22, 16:40 UTCJul 22, 17:40 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-22 SWA2484 BNA → MDW Jul 22, 14:05 UTCJul 22, 14:50 UTC45m
2026-07-21 SWA4971 MDW → SDF Jul 21, 22:25 UTCJul 22, 03:10 UTC4h 45m
2026-07-21 SWA4527 - Jul 21, 15:15 UTCJul 21, 21:00 UTC5h 45m
2026-07-21 SWA4527 ONT → HNL Jul 21, 15:13 UTCJul 21, 20:57 UTC5h 44m
2026-07-20 SWA3342 - Jul 20, 22:35 UTCJul 21, 03:35 UTC4h 59m
2026-07-20 SWA3342 HNL → ONT Jul 20, 22:30 UTCJul 21, 03:24 UTC4h 54m
2026-07-20 SWA3781 BUR → OAK Jul 20, 15:40 UTCJul 20, 21:00 UTC5h 20m
2026-07-20 SWA3211 PDX → SMF Jul 20, 12:40 UTCJul 20, 13:50 UTC1h 10m
2026-07-20 SWA4445 BNA → PIT Jul 20, 05:20 UTCJul 20, 07:25 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-20 SWA4445 BNA → PIT Jul 20, 05:19 UTCJul 20, 07:24 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-20 SWA1885 TPA → CMH Jul 20, 02:05 UTCJul 20, 04:15 UTC2h 10m
2026-07-19 SWA2655 DAL → LGA Jul 19, 22:55 UTCJul 20, 01:00 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-19 SWA2655 DAL → LGA Jul 19, 22:55 UTCJul 20, 00:57 UTC2h 2m
2026-07-19 SWA389 AUS → SAN Jul 19, 19:25 UTCJul 19, 21:50 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-19 SWA589 CUN → AUS Jul 19, 15:30 UTCJul 19, 17:35 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-19 SWA388 LIH → SJC Jul 19, 11:30 UTCJul 19, 13:55 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-19 SWA388 LIH → SJC Jul 19, 11:29 UTCJul 19, 13:51 UTC2h 22m
2026-07-19 SWA2426 ONT → SJC Jul 19, 02:25 UTCJul 19, 05:40 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-18 SWA2046 HRL → AUS Jul 18, 22:05 UTCJul 19, 01:15 UTC3h 10m
2026-07-18 SWA2046 HRL → AUS Jul 18, 22:05 UTCJul 19, 01:13 UTC3h 8m
2026-07-18 SWA3258 LAS → IND Jul 18, 17:20 UTCJul 18, 20:35 UTC3h 15m

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 N8776L page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC138C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC138C?
AC138C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8776L.
Where is Mode-S AC138C registered?
Mode-S code AC138C 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 AC138C broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC138C is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC138C, octal 53011614, decimal 11,277,196.
What flights does AC138C operate?
Mode-S AC138C has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SWA2257, SWA4238, SWA377, SWA3089, SWA2721.