sensors Mode-S transponder

AC252A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8819L · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC252A
Octal
53022452
Decimal
11,281,706
Country
US
Tail
N8819L
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA3538 · 37,000 ft
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
17h ago

Current position

AC252A is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC252A 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
SWA1098 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA3749 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA2764 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA754 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA4618 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3389 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2006 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1687 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1687 ONT → OAK Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:05 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA3389 - Apr 13, 22:07 UTCApr 14, 01:34 UTC3h 27m
2026-04-13 SWA2764 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA2764 - Apr 13, 18:34 UTCApr 13, 21:00 UTC2h 26m
2026-04-13 SWA2764 PHX → LAS Apr 13, 16:35 UTCApr 13, 17:20 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA2006 DEN → PHX Apr 13, 13:54 UTCApr 13, 15:32 UTC1h 38m
2026-04-13 SWA3749 SMF → LAS Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:35 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA3749 SMF → LAS Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:35 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA3749 SMF → LAS Apr 13, 11:20 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA1098 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:15 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA1098 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 05:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA1098 - Apr 13, 03:01 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC1h 49m
2026-04-13 SWA1098 - Apr 13, 03:22 UTCApr 13, 05:08 UTC1h 46m
2026-04-13 SWA4618 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 02:00 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-12 SWA4618 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 02:00 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-12 SWA754 - Apr 12, 15:56 UTCApr 12, 19:50 UTC3h 54m
2026-04-12 SWA754 - Apr 12, 17:55 UTCApr 12, 19:50 UTC1h 55m

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 N8819L page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC252A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC252A?
AC252A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8819L.
Where is Mode-S AC252A registered?
Mode-S code AC252A 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 AC252A broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC252A is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC252A, octal 53022452, decimal 11,281,706.
What flights does AC252A operate?
Mode-S AC252A has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA1098, SWA3749, SWA2764, SWA754, SWA4618.