sensors Mode-S transponder

AC3EBA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8886C · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC3EBA
Octal
53037272
Decimal
11,288,250
Country
US
Tail
N8886C
Type
B38M
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
13h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC3EBA.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC3EBA 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
SWA2648 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3287 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3284 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3043 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2966 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1925 - 1 2026-04-14
SWA1629 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1495 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1925 - Apr 14, 09:55 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA1629 - Apr 13, 21:26 UTCApr 14, 00:05 UTC2h 39m
2026-04-13 SWA3287 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:25 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA3287 - Apr 13, 18:05 UTCApr 13, 20:29 UTC2h 24m
2026-04-13 SWA2648 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:00 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA2648 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:00 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA2648 - Apr 13, 13:00 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC3h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA3284 - Apr 13, 04:49 UTCApr 13, 05:55 UTC1h 6m
2026-04-13 SWA3284 - Apr 13, 05:03 UTCApr 13, 06:08 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA2966 - Apr 13, 02:38 UTCApr 13, 03:41 UTC1h 3m
2026-04-13 SWA3043 OAK → LGB Apr 13, 01:15 UTCApr 13, 02:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-12 SWA3043 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:00 UTC5m
2026-04-12 SWA1495 LAS → SMF Apr 12, 18:25 UTCApr 12, 19:35 UTC1h 10m

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 N8886C page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC3EBA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC3EBA?
AC3EBA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8886C.
Where is Mode-S AC3EBA registered?
Mode-S code AC3EBA 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 AC3EBA broadcasting right now?
Mode-S AC3EBA is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC3EBA, octal 53037272, decimal 11,288,250.
What flights does AC3EBA operate?
Mode-S AC3EBA has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA2648, SWA3287, SWA3284, SWA3043, SWA2966.