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 20h ago
Flights observed
18
Distinct callsigns
10
Country
US
Last broadcast
20h 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 10 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA4512 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA1146 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA4048 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA2905 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA1326 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1282 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA3799 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1926 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA163 - 1 2026-04-14
SWA1331 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 18

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA163 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:00 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA1331 - Apr 13, 23:20 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA1282 SJC → SAN Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 22:10 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA1282 SJC → SAN Apr 13, 19:13 UTCApr 13, 22:02 UTC2h 49m
2026-04-13 SWA1926 STL → DTW Apr 13, 17:06 UTCApr 13, 18:10 UTC1h 4m
2026-04-13 SWA4048 MKE → PHX Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:10 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA4048 MKE → PHX Apr 13, 13:55 UTCApr 13, 16:10 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA4512 LAS → PSP Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:35 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA4512 LAS → PSP Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:35 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA4512 LAS → PSP Apr 13, 10:30 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA1146 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:00 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA1146 - Apr 13, 03:47 UTCApr 13, 04:37 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA1146 - Apr 13, 03:45 UTCApr 13, 04:41 UTC56m
2026-04-13 SWA1326 - Apr 13, 01:03 UTCApr 13, 02:30 UTC1h 27m
2026-04-13 SWA1326 - Apr 13, 00:58 UTCApr 13, 02:32 UTC1h 34m
2026-04-12 SWA2905 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:10 UTC15m
2026-04-12 SWA2905 - Apr 12, 19:46 UTCApr 12, 23:53 UTC4h 7m
2026-04-12 SWA3799 LAS → LAX Apr 12, 17:50 UTCApr 12, 18:40 UTC50m

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 20h 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 10 distinct callsigns, including SWA4512, SWA1146, SWA4048, SWA2905, SWA1326.