sensors Mode-S transponder

AC16DA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8783L · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC16DA
Octal
53013332
Decimal
11,278,042
Country
US
Tail
N8783L
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA2205 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
314
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

AC16DA is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC16DA 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

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-29 SWA3801 LAS → OAK May 29, 19:30 UTCMay 29, 21:40 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-29 SWA3801 LAS → OAK May 29, 15:25 UTCMay 29, 18:20 UTC2h 55m
2026-05-29 SWA4629 SAN → SJC May 29, 11:55 UTCMay 29, 13:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-29 SWA1796 MDW → MSY May 29, 04:00 UTCMay 29, 05:25 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-29 SWA1796 MDW → MSY May 29, 03:59 UTCMay 29, 05:21 UTC1h 22m
2026-05-29 SWA1796 MDW → MSY May 29, 03:30 UTCMay 29, 03:35 UTC5m
2026-05-29 SWA3972 PHL → ATL May 29, 00:43 UTCMay 29, 02:38 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-29 SWA3972 PHL → ATL May 29, 00:45 UTCMay 29, 02:30 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-28 SWA587 CUN → AUS May 28, 21:10 UTCMay 28, 23:15 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-28 SWA1995 STL → CUN May 28, 16:40 UTCMay 28, 19:45 UTC3h 5m
2026-05-28 SWA3183 DAL → SAT May 28, 12:35 UTCMay 28, 15:10 UTC2h 35m
2026-05-28 SWA3688 IND → TPA May 28, 01:00 UTCMay 28, 04:00 UTC3h 0m
2026-05-27 SWA940 DAL → MAF May 27, 21:20 UTCMay 27, 23:45 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-27 SWA1223 TPA → BWI May 27, 17:30 UTCMay 27, 20:05 UTC2h 35m
2026-05-27 SWA1223 TPA → BWI May 27, 13:45 UTCMay 27, 16:10 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-27 SWA665 PHL → DEN May 27, 04:04 UTCMay 27, 07:25 UTC3h 21m
2026-05-27 SWA1291 LGB → SJC May 27, 01:34 UTCMay 27, 02:29 UTC55m
2026-05-27 SWA1291 LGB → SJC May 27, 01:31 UTCMay 27, 02:54 UTC1h 23m
2026-05-26 SWA653 STL → DEN May 26, 22:15 UTCMay 27, 00:30 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-26 SWA3682 MSY → MIA May 26, 17:39 UTCMay 26, 19:34 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-26 SWA3682 MSY → MIA May 26, 17:37 UTCMay 26, 19:32 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-26 SWA1728 ONT → HOU May 26, 14:20 UTCMay 26, 16:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-26 SWA1728 ONT → HOU May 26, 14:15 UTCMay 26, 16:02 UTC1h 47m
2026-05-26 SWA1728 ONT → HOU May 26, 11:54 UTCMay 26, 13:04 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-26 SWA4501 SMF → SNA May 26, 03:05 UTCMay 26, 04:35 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-26 SWA2782 STL → MSP May 26, 00:44 UTCMay 26, 02:10 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-25 SWA1442 MCI → DEN May 25, 21:35 UTCMay 25, 23:30 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-25 SWA932 MDW → DEN May 25, 18:30 UTCMay 25, 20:15 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-25 SWA4203 PHX → MDW May 25, 15:05 UTCMay 25, 17:05 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-25 SWA2279 AUS → MDW May 25, 07:20 UTCMay 25, 12:55 UTC5h 35m
2026-05-24 SWA1581 BWI → MCO May 24, 17:10 UTCMay 24, 18:25 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-24 SWA2279 AUS → MDW May 24, 07:15 UTCMay 24, 12:55 UTC5h 40m
2026-05-23 SWA2603 MSY → DCA May 23, 22:25 UTCMay 23, 22:45 UTC20m
2026-05-23 SWA2603 MSY → DCA May 23, 17:10 UTCMay 23, 18:30 UTC1h 21m
2026-05-23 SWA3079 SFO → LAX May 23, 14:15 UTCMay 23, 15:20 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-23 SWA2606 LGB → OAK May 23, 04:00 UTCMay 23, 05:25 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-23 SWA2606 LGB → OAK May 23, 00:45 UTCMay 23, 03:00 UTC2h 14m
2026-05-22 SWA1879 LAS → PDX May 22, 22:15 UTCMay 22, 23:35 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-22 SWA1879 LAS → PDX May 22, 19:50 UTCMay 22, 21:15 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-22 SWA3233 TPA → CMH May 22, 17:20 UTCMay 22, 18:45 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-22 SWA2341 RNO → SAN May 22, 12:40 UTCMay 22, 16:15 UTC3h 35m
2026-05-22 SWA952 SEA → STL May 22, 04:15 UTCMay 22, 07:40 UTC3h 25m
2026-05-22 SWA952 SEA → STL May 22, 04:13 UTCMay 22, 07:38 UTC3h 26m
2026-05-22 SWA692 PHX → BUR May 22, 01:40 UTCMay 22, 02:55 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-21 SWA614 DEN → AUS May 21, 23:30 UTCMay 22, 00:30 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-21 SWA614 DEN → AUS May 21, 23:27 UTCMay 22, 00:30 UTC1h 3m
2026-05-21 SWA3741 BDL → BWI May 21, 18:05 UTCMay 21, 21:25 UTC3h 20m
2026-05-21 SWA1167 SJC → BUR May 21, 11:00 UTCMay 21, 15:40 UTC4h 40m
2026-05-21 SWA496 SMF → DEN May 21, 00:45 UTCMay 21, 03:30 UTC2h 45m
2026-05-20 SWA1203 SJO → HOU May 20, 19:45 UTCMay 20, 20:30 UTC45m

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 N8783L page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC16DA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC16DA?
AC16DA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8783L.
Where is Mode-S AC16DA registered?
Mode-S code AC16DA 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 AC16DA broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC16DA is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC16DA, octal 53013332, decimal 11,278,042.
What flights does AC16DA operate?
Mode-S AC16DA has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SWA2600, SWA1685, SWA1783, SWA4012, SWA3591.