sensors Mode-S transponder

AC3AA8

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8873S · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC3AA8
Octal
53035250
Decimal
11,287,208
Country
US
Tail
N8873S
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 54m ago
Flights observed
269
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
54m ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC3AA8.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC3AA8 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 SWA1964 OAK → BUR May 29, 23:20 UTCMay 30, 02:00 UTC2h 40m
2026-05-29 SWA907 MBJ → BWI May 29, 15:05 UTCMay 29, 21:05 UTC6h 0m
2026-05-29 SWA4326 SNA → OAK May 29, 11:10 UTCMay 29, 13:15 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-29 SWA2165 SJC → PDX May 29, 02:35 UTCMay 29, 03:55 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-29 SWA2165 SJC → PDX May 29, 02:33 UTCMay 29, 03:50 UTC1h 17m
2026-05-29 SWA2129 LAS → SJC May 29, 00:55 UTCMay 29, 01:45 UTC50m
2026-05-28 SWA2129 LAS → SJC May 28, 20:20 UTCMay 28, 23:35 UTC3h 15m
2026-05-28 SWA1941 BOS → BWI May 28, 17:13 UTCMay 28, 19:07 UTC1h 54m
2026-05-28 SWA1941 BOS → BWI May 28, 17:15 UTCMay 28, 19:10 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-28 SWA2369 LAS → BUR May 28, 14:25 UTCMay 28, 16:00 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-28 SWA2369 LAS → BUR May 28, 14:20 UTCMay 28, 15:52 UTC1h 33m
2026-05-28 SWA2369 LAS → BUR May 28, 11:40 UTCMay 28, 13:00 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-28 SWA1787 MDW → BOS May 28, 00:55 UTCMay 28, 03:05 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-27 SWA3303 OAK → BUR May 27, 21:10 UTCMay 27, 22:55 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-27 SWA3332 BWI → MHT May 27, 16:15 UTCMay 27, 19:50 UTC3h 35m
2026-05-27 SWA3332 BWI → MHT May 27, 13:10 UTCMay 27, 15:00 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-27 SWA892 MDW → MCI May 27, 01:59 UTCMay 27, 02:41 UTC42m
2026-05-26 SWA2625 STL → MCO May 26, 23:25 UTCMay 27, 01:05 UTC1h 40m
2026-05-26 SWA2569 SJC → SAN May 26, 18:40 UTCMay 26, 21:59 UTC3h 20m
2026-05-26 SWA2569 SJC → SAN May 26, 16:30 UTCMay 26, 17:35 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-26 SWA4113 LAS → SJC May 26, 14:00 UTCMay 26, 15:09 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-26 SWA3591 OAK → PDX May 26, 02:15 UTCMay 26, 05:49 UTC3h 35m
2026-05-26 SWA3591 OAK → PDX May 26, 02:10 UTCMay 26, 05:45 UTC3h 36m
2026-05-25 SWA3591 OAK → PDX May 25, 23:40 UTCMay 26, 01:10 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-25 SWA3591 OAK → PDX May 25, 21:09 UTCMay 25, 22:10 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-25 SWA2459 MDW → OAK May 25, 18:40 UTCMay 25, 19:50 UTC1h 9m
2026-05-25 SWA2457 MDW → MCO May 25, 15:35 UTCMay 25, 17:20 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-25 SWA2457 MDW → MCO May 25, 15:31 UTCMay 25, 17:21 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-25 SWA3267 BUR → OAK May 25, 11:15 UTCMay 25, 14:25 UTC3h 10m
2026-05-25 SWA1758 LAX → OAK May 25, 04:20 UTCMay 25, 05:45 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-25 SWA935 SJC → MDW May 25, 01:55 UTCMay 25, 02:15 UTC20m
2026-05-25 SWA935 SJC → MDW May 25, 00:05 UTCMay 25, 02:17 UTC2h 12m
2026-05-24 SWA2294 MSY → BNA May 24, 23:00 UTCMay 24, 23:15 UTC15m
2026-05-24 SWA2294 MSY → BNA May 24, 20:50 UTCMay 24, 21:45 UTC55m
2026-05-24 SWA3895 BHM → DEN May 24, 17:35 UTCMay 24, 19:30 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-24 SWA3895 BHM → DEN May 24, 17:34 UTCMay 24, 19:27 UTC1h 54m
2026-05-24 SWA3895 BHM → DEN May 24, 15:15 UTCMay 24, 16:25 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-24 SWA377 MKE → DEN May 24, 11:15 UTCMay 24, 12:25 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-23 SWA955 DEN → SMF May 23, 23:35 UTCMay 24, 01:10 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-23 SWA2533 SJC → SAN May 23, 20:55 UTCMay 23, 22:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-23 SWA667 BDL → MCO May 23, 17:30 UTCMay 23, 19:50 UTC2h 20m
2026-05-23 SWA1534 LAX → MDW May 23, 14:00 UTCMay 23, 16:20 UTC2h 20m
2026-05-23 SWA1542 DEN → OAK May 23, 10:55 UTCMay 23, 12:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-23 SWA2291 SNA → SMF May 23, 01:35 UTCMay 23, 03:15 UTC1h 39m
2026-05-23 SWA2291 SNA → SMF May 23, 01:32 UTCMay 23, 03:11 UTC1h 39m
2026-05-22 SWA3710 DAL → DCA May 22, 20:35 UTCMay 22, 23:50 UTC3h 15m
2026-05-22 SWA3045 SFO → MDW May 22, 17:55 UTCMay 22, 19:25 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-22 SWA661 OAK → PDX May 22, 15:10 UTCMay 22, 16:35 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-22 SWA3715 RSW → MKE May 22, 12:30 UTCMay 22, 13:50 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-22 SWA3063 SNA → OAK May 22, 06:00 UTCMay 22, 08:25 UTC2h 25m

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 N8873S page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC3AA8 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC3AA8?
AC3AA8 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8873S.
Where is Mode-S AC3AA8 registered?
Mode-S code AC3AA8 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 AC3AA8 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 54m ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC3AA8, octal 53035250, decimal 11,287,208.
What flights does AC3AA8 operate?
Mode-S AC3AA8 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SWA200, SWA3591, SWA3516, SWA2291, SWA872.