sensors Mode-S transponder

AC1789

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8788L · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC1789
Octal
53013611
Decimal
11,278,217
Country
US
Tail
N8788L
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA3533 · 19,000 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

AC1789 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC1789 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 7 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA479 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA1276 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA4186 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA3815 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA3376 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA2328 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1703 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA479 SAN → SFO Apr 13, 21:01 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC2h 39m
2026-04-13 SWA479 SAN → SFO Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA479 SAN → SFO Apr 13, 19:20 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA1276 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:50 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA1276 - Apr 13, 15:52 UTCApr 13, 18:04 UTC2h 12m
2026-04-13 SWA1276 - Apr 13, 15:49 UTCApr 13, 17:48 UTC1h 59m
2026-04-13 SWA2328 - Apr 13, 12:35 UTCApr 13, 14:36 UTC2h 1m
2026-04-13 SWA4186 DEN → BOS Apr 13, 09:52 UTCApr 13, 11:00 UTC1h 8m
2026-04-13 SWA3376 MSP → MDW Apr 13, 01:24 UTCApr 13, 02:17 UTC53m
2026-04-12 SWA1703 - Apr 12, 18:51 UTCApr 12, 20:34 UTC1h 43m
2026-04-12 SWA3815 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:50 UTC35m

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 AC1789 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC1789?
AC1789 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8788L.
Where is Mode-S AC1789 registered?
Mode-S code AC1789 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 AC1789 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC1789 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC1789, octal 53013611, decimal 11,278,217.
What flights does AC1789 operate?
Mode-S AC1789 has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including SWA479, SWA1276, SWA4186, SWA3815, SWA3376.