sensors Mode-S transponder

AC3DEC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8880G · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC3DEC
Octal
53036754
Decimal
11,288,044
Country
US
Tail
N8880G
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA8504 · 40,000 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

AC3DEC is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC3DEC 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA1743 - 5 2026-04-13
SWA3165 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3144 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2863 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA1458 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1197 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA2863 SJC → LGB Apr 13, 22:51 UTCApr 13, 23:56 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA1743 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA1743 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC3h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA1743 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 19:45 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA1743 - Apr 13, 15:21 UTCApr 13, 19:33 UTC4h 12m
2026-04-13 SWA1743 - Apr 13, 15:47 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC4h 18m
2026-04-13 SWA3165 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:45 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA3165 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA3144 - Apr 13, 01:30 UTCApr 13, 02:40 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-12 SWA1458 - Apr 12, 20:00 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC15m
2026-04-12 SWA1197 - Apr 12, 17:20 UTCApr 12, 18:50 UTC1h 30m

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 N8880G page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC3DEC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC3DEC?
AC3DEC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8880G.
Where is Mode-S AC3DEC registered?
Mode-S code AC3DEC 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 AC3DEC broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC3DEC is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC3DEC, octal 53036754, decimal 11,288,044.
What flights does AC3DEC operate?
Mode-S AC3DEC has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including SWA1743, SWA3165, SWA3144, SWA2863, SWA1458.