sensors Mode-S transponder

AC28BE

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8828L · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC28BE
Octal
53024276
Decimal
11,282,622
Country
US
Tail
N8828L
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA606 · 32,000 ft
Flights observed
334
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

AC28BE is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC28BE 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 SWA2182 SAN → SJC May 29, 21:00 UTCMay 29, 22:25 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-29 SWA2389 SJC → SNA May 29, 18:50 UTCMay 29, 19:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-29 SWA2423 LAS → EUG May 29, 15:15 UTCMay 29, 17:45 UTC2h 30m
2026-05-29 SWA3572 TPA → BWI May 29, 11:40 UTCMay 29, 14:05 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-29 SWA343 SJC → SAN May 29, 03:35 UTCMay 29, 05:40 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-29 SWA343 SJC → SAN May 29, 03:31 UTCMay 29, 05:40 UTC2h 9m
2026-05-29 SWA343 SJC → SAN May 29, 01:45 UTCMay 29, 02:40 UTC55m
2026-05-28 SWA3812 STL → ICT May 28, 23:40 UTCMay 29, 00:40 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-28 SWA3812 STL → ICT May 28, 23:40 UTCMay 29, 00:35 UTC55m
2026-05-28 SWA869 BUR → OAK May 28, 18:10 UTCMay 28, 22:10 UTC4h 0m
2026-05-28 SWA1769 MDW → MCO May 28, 16:15 UTCMay 28, 17:00 UTC45m
2026-05-28 SWA1769 MDW → MCO May 28, 16:10 UTCMay 28, 16:55 UTC45m
2026-05-28 SWA509 SFO → PHX May 28, 13:35 UTCMay 28, 14:40 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-28 SWA1263 SAN → SJC May 28, 10:50 UTCMay 28, 11:30 UTC40m
2026-05-28 SWA1263 SAN → SJC May 28, 10:48 UTCMay 28, 11:38 UTC50m
2026-05-27 SWA822 PUJ → BWI May 27, 15:25 UTCMay 27, 23:45 UTC8h 20m
2026-05-27 SWA4417 MDW → BOS May 27, 11:20 UTCMay 27, 13:20 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-26 SWA1332 BUR → OAK May 26, 22:54 UTCMay 27, 01:05 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-26 SWA694 HOU → MSY May 26, 20:29 UTCMay 26, 21:14 UTC45m
2026-05-26 SWA694 HOU → MSY May 26, 20:26 UTCMay 26, 21:15 UTC49m
2026-05-26 SWA694 HOU → MSY May 26, 18:24 UTCMay 26, 19:30 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-26 SWA3814 STL → BOS May 26, 15:35 UTCMay 26, 16:45 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-26 SWA4481 SAN → BWI May 26, 13:45 UTCMay 26, 14:24 UTC40m
2026-05-26 SWA4481 SAN → BWI May 26, 13:44 UTCMay 26, 14:24 UTC40m
2026-05-26 SWA4586 SAN → SJC May 26, 10:25 UTCMay 26, 12:14 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-26 SWA4586 SAN → SJC May 26, 10:20 UTCMay 26, 12:08 UTC1h 48m
2026-05-26 SWA1634 LGA → BWI May 26, 02:35 UTCMay 26, 05:45 UTC3h 10m
2026-05-25 SWA468 BWI → TPA May 25, 21:19 UTCMay 26, 01:00 UTC3h 40m
2026-05-25 SWA3967 MCO → CMH May 25, 18:55 UTCMay 25, 19:59 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-25 SWA1266 LGA → MSY May 25, 16:45 UTCMay 25, 17:35 UTC50m
2026-05-25 SWA1266 LGA → MSY May 25, 14:10 UTCMay 25, 15:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-25 SWA1642 OAK → BLI May 25, 02:55 UTCMay 25, 04:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-25 SWA1642 OAK → BLI May 25, 02:52 UTCMay 25, 03:56 UTC1h 4m
2026-05-24 SWA1166 MCI → LGA May 24, 23:05 UTCMay 24, 23:46 UTC41m
2026-05-24 SWA1147 LGB → OAK May 24, 18:35 UTCMay 24, 21:40 UTC3h 5m
2026-05-24 SWA1377 ORD → PHX May 24, 15:10 UTCMay 24, 17:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-24 SWA1377 ORD → PHX May 24, 15:07 UTCMay 24, 17:05 UTC1h 58m
2026-05-24 SWA2188 DAL → LGA May 24, 13:15 UTCMay 24, 14:05 UTC50m
2026-05-24 SWA399 SAN → OAK May 24, 03:15 UTCMay 24, 03:50 UTC35m
2026-05-24 SWA426 LGB → OAK May 24, 00:55 UTCMay 24, 01:35 UTC40m
2026-05-23 SWA169 AUS → SJC May 23, 22:45 UTCMay 23, 23:30 UTC45m
2026-05-23 SWA169 AUS → SJC May 23, 18:15 UTCMay 23, 21:40 UTC3h 25m
2026-05-23 SWA3292 RDU → BWI May 23, 13:40 UTCMay 23, 17:05 UTC3h 25m
2026-05-23 SWA1905 SMF → SAN May 23, 04:40 UTCMay 23, 05:25 UTC45m
2026-05-23 SWA1905 SMF → SAN May 23, 02:10 UTCMay 23, 03:35 UTC1h 24m
2026-05-22 SWA2539 DEN → SJC May 22, 22:35 UTCMay 23, 00:40 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-22 SWA1540 - May 22, 19:00 UTCMay 22, 21:30 UTC2h 30m
2026-05-22 SWA3795 BNA → MKE May 22, 15:50 UTCMay 22, 17:45 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-22 SWA3795 BNA → MKE May 22, 12:30 UTCMay 22, 14:30 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-22 SWA1601 SAN → SJC May 22, 03:15 UTCMay 22, 06:30 UTC3h 15m

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 N8828L page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC28BE frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC28BE?
AC28BE is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8828L.
Where is Mode-S AC28BE registered?
Mode-S code AC28BE 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 AC28BE broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC28BE is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC28BE, octal 53024276, decimal 11,282,622.
What flights does AC28BE operate?
Mode-S AC28BE has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SWA1733, SWA426, SWA4025, SWA3795, SWA1905.