sensors Mode-S transponder

AC2038

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8800L · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC2038
Octal
53020070
Decimal
11,280,440
Country
US
Tail
N8800L
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 15h ago
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
15h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC2038.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC2038 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
SWA2693 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA335 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA1970 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA1956 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3119 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2688 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14
SWA2600 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1262 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA2688 OAK → PSP Apr 14, 10:55 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2600 - Apr 13, 22:10 UTCApr 13, 23:50 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA1956 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:05 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA1956 - Apr 13, 19:37 UTCApr 13, 21:12 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA335 LAX → SJC Apr 13, 16:30 UTCApr 13, 18:30 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA335 LAX → SJC Apr 13, 16:41 UTCApr 13, 18:25 UTC1h 44m
2026-04-13 SWA1262 STL → AUS Apr 13, 13:47 UTCApr 13, 15:31 UTC1h 44m
2026-04-13 SWA2693 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:35 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA2693 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:35 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA2693 - Apr 13, 10:09 UTCApr 13, 12:33 UTC2h 24m
2026-04-13 SWA3119 - Apr 13, 01:51 UTCApr 13, 02:34 UTC43m
2026-04-12 SWA1970 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:15 UTC20m
2026-04-12 SWA1970 - Apr 12, 18:10 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC2h 5m

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 N8800L page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC2038 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC2038?
AC2038 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8800L.
Where is Mode-S AC2038 registered?
Mode-S code AC2038 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 AC2038 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 15h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC2038, octal 53020070, decimal 11,280,440.
What flights does AC2038 operate?
Mode-S AC2038 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA2693, SWA335, SWA1970, SWA1956, SWA3119.