sensors Mode-S transponder

AC5A4A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8950L · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC5A4A
Octal
53055112
Decimal
11,295,306
Country
US
Tail
N8950L
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 12h ago
Flights observed
15
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
US
Last broadcast
12h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC5A4A.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC5A4A 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 7 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA3765 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA821 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2072 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3242 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA822 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA4028 - 1 2026-04-14
SWA3324 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 15

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA4028 - Apr 14, 10:50 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA822 - Apr 13, 20:17 UTCApr 13, 23:59 UTC3h 42m
2026-04-13 SWA821 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:05 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA821 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:05 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA821 - Apr 13, 15:30 UTCApr 13, 18:52 UTC3h 22m
2026-04-13 SWA2072 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:50 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA2072 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:50 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA2072 - Apr 13, 11:15 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA3765 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:35 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA3765 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:35 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA3765 - Apr 13, 02:21 UTCApr 13, 04:24 UTC2h 3m
2026-04-13 SWA3765 - Apr 13, 02:26 UTCApr 13, 04:34 UTC2h 8m
2026-04-13 SWA3242 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:05 UTC45m
2026-04-12 SWA3242 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:05 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-12 SWA3324 MDW → SJC Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 19:55 UTC2h 40m

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 N8950L page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC5A4A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC5A4A?
AC5A4A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8950L.
Where is Mode-S AC5A4A registered?
Mode-S code AC5A4A 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 AC5A4A broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 12h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC5A4A, octal 53055112, decimal 11,295,306.
What flights does AC5A4A operate?
Mode-S AC5A4A has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including SWA3765, SWA821, SWA2072, SWA3242, SWA822.