sensors Mode-S transponder

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 SWA368 · 39,000 ft
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA2721 - 5 2026-04-13
SWA1797 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA4020 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA1805 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1443 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA4020 FLL → BWI Apr 13, 19:55 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA4020 FLL → BWI Apr 13, 17:35 UTCApr 13, 18:30 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA2721 - Apr 13, 15:55 UTCApr 13, 16:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA2721 - Apr 13, 15:25 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA2721 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 14:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA2721 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 14:10 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA2721 - Apr 13, 10:35 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA1797 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:15 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA1797 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 05:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA1797 - Apr 13, 02:35 UTCApr 13, 04:59 UTC2h 24m
2026-04-13 SWA1805 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:25 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-12 SWA1805 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:25 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-12 SWA1443 - Apr 12, 18:50 UTCApr 12, 19:05 UTC15m

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.

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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 5 distinct callsigns, including SWA2721, SWA1797, SWA4020, SWA1805, SWA1443.