sensors Mode-S transponder

AC3A83

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8872Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC3A83
Octal
53035203
Decimal
11,287,171
Country
US
Tail
N8872Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA3541 · 30,000 ft
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
21h ago

Current position

AC3A83 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC3A83 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
SWA1364 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA4663 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA309 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1592 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA701 - 1 2026-04-14
SWA46 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA4437 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2507 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA701 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA46 - Apr 13, 22:42 UTCApr 13, 23:34 UTC52m
2026-04-13 SWA1364 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:35 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA1364 - Apr 13, 19:12 UTCApr 13, 21:36 UTC2h 24m
2026-04-13 SWA1364 - Apr 13, 19:18 UTCApr 13, 21:36 UTC2h 18m
2026-04-13 SWA309 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:20 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA309 - Apr 13, 15:57 UTCApr 13, 18:09 UTC2h 12m
2026-04-13 SWA4437 BNA → AUS Apr 13, 12:53 UTCApr 13, 14:58 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA2507 PHX → BWI Apr 13, 10:20 UTCApr 13, 11:40 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA1592 - Apr 13, 01:06 UTCApr 13, 02:46 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA1592 - Apr 13, 01:06 UTCApr 13, 02:45 UTC1h 39m
2026-04-12 SWA4663 - Apr 12, 18:02 UTCApr 12, 19:39 UTC1h 37m
2026-04-12 SWA4663 - Apr 12, 18:02 UTCApr 12, 19:35 UTC1h 33m

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 N8872Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC3A83 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC3A83?
AC3A83 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8872Q.
Where is Mode-S AC3A83 registered?
Mode-S code AC3A83 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 AC3A83 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC3A83 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC3A83, octal 53035203, decimal 11,287,171.
What flights does AC3A83 operate?
Mode-S AC3A83 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA1364, SWA4663, SWA309, SWA1592, SWA701.