sensors Mode-S transponder

AC3A38

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8870K · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC3A38
Octal
53035070
Decimal
11,287,096
Country
US
Tail
N8870K
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast Jul 26, 22:00 UTC
Flights observed
680
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
Jul 26, 22:00 UTC

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC3A38.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC3A38 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

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA1966 Southwest Airlines 7 2026-05-20
SWA1866 - 5 2026-06-19
SWA595 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-05-20
SWA4912 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-06-20
SWA379 - 4 2026-06-19
SWA3508 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-05-16
SWA2912 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-06-05
SWA2708 - 4 2026-07-01
SWA768 - 3 2026-06-29
SWA734 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-07-24
SWA591 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-07-26
SWA4850 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-06-06
SWA4762 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-06-26
SWA4481 - 3 2026-07-14
SWA4410 - 3 2026-07-13
SWA4314 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-05-20
SWA4289 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-17
SWA4242 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA4020 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-05-29
SWA343 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-05-09

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-26 SWA1264 BOS → BWI Jul 26, 21:35 UTCJul 26, 22:00 UTC25m
2026-07-26 SWA4715 LAX → SFO Jul 26, 18:05 UTCJul 26, 20:30 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-26 SWA3723 SEA → OAK Jul 26, 14:00 UTCJul 26, 16:30 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-26 SWA3723 SEA → OAK Jul 26, 14:00 UTCJul 26, 16:27 UTC2h 27m
2026-07-26 SWA591 DEN → ONT Jul 26, 12:15 UTCJul 26, 12:30 UTC15m
2026-07-26 SWA591 DEN → ONT Jul 26, 09:50 UTCJul 26, 10:40 UTC50m
2026-07-26 SWA591 DEN → ONT Jul 26, 09:49 UTCJul 26, 12:25 UTC2h 36m
2026-07-26 SWA457 SJC → LAX Jul 26, 01:05 UTCJul 26, 03:20 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-25 SWA126 SAN → OAK Jul 25, 23:05 UTCJul 26, 00:05 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-25 SWA1524 SEA → SMF Jul 25, 20:55 UTCJul 25, 21:45 UTC50m
2026-07-25 SWA1524 SEA → SMF Jul 25, 18:35 UTCJul 25, 19:50 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-25 SWA3677 DEN → OAK Jul 25, 13:30 UTCJul 25, 16:50 UTC3h 20m
2026-07-25 SWA4151 MCO → BWI Jul 25, 10:10 UTCJul 25, 12:20 UTC2h 10m
2026-07-24 SWA734 GEG → SJC Jul 24, 20:10 UTCJul 24, 23:40 UTC3h 30m
2026-07-24 SWA734 GEG → SJC Jul 24, 20:09 UTCJul 24, 23:37 UTC3h 28m
2026-07-24 SWA4957 BWI → LAX Jul 24, 18:05 UTCJul 24, 19:00 UTC55m
2026-07-24 SWA4607 SAN → SFO Jul 24, 15:21 UTCJul 24, 16:28 UTC1h 7m
2026-07-24 SWA4607 - Jul 24, 15:25 UTCJul 24, 16:30 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-24 SWA713 OAK → BUR Jul 24, 04:30 UTCJul 24, 06:20 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-24 SWA1102 EUG → OAK Jul 24, 02:25 UTCJul 24, 03:45 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-23 SWA1102 EUG → OAK Jul 23, 20:30 UTCJul 24, 01:05 UTC4h 35m
2026-07-23 SWA733 ATL → CLE Jul 23, 17:50 UTCJul 23, 19:05 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-23 SWA1405 - Jul 23, 14:50 UTCJul 23, 16:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-23 SWA3048 MDW → MIA Jul 23, 11:55 UTCJul 23, 13:25 UTC1h 30m
2026-07-23 SWA3048 MDW → MIA Jul 23, 11:50 UTCJul 23, 13:26 UTC1h 36m
2026-07-23 SWA4194 SAN → DEN Jul 23, 00:35 UTCJul 23, 01:50 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-22 SWA734 GEG → SJC Jul 22, 20:05 UTCJul 22, 23:30 UTC3h 25m
2026-07-22 SWA4322 MCO → MSY Jul 22, 13:45 UTCJul 22, 18:40 UTC4h 55m
2026-07-22 SWA4322 MCO → MSY Jul 22, 13:41 UTCJul 22, 18:37 UTC4h 57m
2026-07-22 SWA1494 DEN → BOS Jul 22, 02:10 UTCJul 22, 05:20 UTC3h 10m
2026-07-22 SWA1494 DEN → BOS Jul 22, 02:05 UTCJul 22, 05:14 UTC3h 9m
2026-07-21 SWA957 OAK → PDX Jul 21, 23:10 UTCJul 22, 00:40 UTC1h 30m
2026-07-21 SWA4693 OAK → LAS Jul 21, 20:55 UTCJul 21, 22:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-21 SWA2398 GEG → OAK Jul 21, 17:50 UTCJul 21, 19:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-21 SWA2398 DEN → GEG Jul 21, 14:40 UTCJul 21, 16:30 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-21 SWA3737 SLC → DEN Jul 21, 12:15 UTCJul 21, 13:20 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-21 SWA1454 LAS → BLI Jul 21, 06:15 UTCJul 21, 07:10 UTC55m
2026-07-21 SWA1454 LAS → BLI Jul 21, 06:10 UTCJul 21, 07:08 UTC58m
2026-07-21 SWA1454 LAS → BLI Jul 21, 04:25 UTCJul 21, 05:15 UTC50m
2026-07-21 SWA1703 TPA → ORD Jul 21, 01:40 UTCJul 21, 03:30 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-20 SWA3413 - Jul 20, 21:30 UTCJul 21, 00:35 UTC3h 4m
2026-07-20 SWA4728 - Jul 20, 19:00 UTCJul 20, 20:25 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-20 SWA4728 BNA → BUF Jul 20, 18:59 UTCJul 20, 20:25 UTC1h 26m
2026-07-20 SWA3392 - Jul 20, 16:40 UTCJul 20, 17:45 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-20 SWA3392 PNS → BNA Jul 20, 16:35 UTCJul 20, 17:43 UTC1h 8m
2026-07-20 SWA647 BNA → PNS Jul 20, 14:15 UTCJul 20, 15:10 UTC55m
2026-07-20 SWA4002 TPA → BNA Jul 20, 11:40 UTCJul 20, 13:10 UTC1h 30m
2026-07-20 SWA687 - Jul 20, 02:45 UTCJul 20, 04:10 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-19 SWA2448 SAN → SJC Jul 19, 22:58 UTCJul 20, 00:44 UTC1h 46m
2026-07-19 SWA2448 SAN → SJC Jul 19, 23:00 UTCJul 20, 00:45 UTC1h 45m

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 N8870K page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC3A38 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC3A38?
AC3A38 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8870K.
Where is Mode-S AC3A38 registered?
Mode-S code AC3A38 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 AC3A38 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was Jul 26, 22:00 UTC.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC3A38, octal 53035070, decimal 11,287,096.
What flights does AC3A38 operate?
Mode-S AC3A38 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SWA1966, SWA1866, SWA595, SWA4912, SWA379.