sensors Mode-S transponder

AC8CF1

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N908AN · BOEING 737-800 · operated by AMERICAN AIRLINES INC

Hex
AC8CF1
Octal
53106361
Decimal
11,308,273
Country
US
Tail
N908AN
Type
B738
Broadcasting now · callsign AAL2970 · 38,000 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

AC8CF1 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC8CF1 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
AAL1090 American Airlines 3 2026-04-18
AAL9787 American Airlines 1 2026-04-16
AAL9784 American Airlines 1 2026-04-17
AAL537 American Airlines 1 2026-04-18
AAL2067 American Airlines 1 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 AAL537 ELP → DFW Apr 18, 18:40 UTCApr 18, 20:00 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-18 AAL2067 MCI → CLT Apr 18, 15:50 UTCApr 18, 17:20 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-18 AAL1090 TUL → DFW Apr 18, 14:10 UTCApr 18, 14:20 UTC10m
2026-04-18 AAL1090 TUL → DFW Apr 18, 12:55 UTCApr 18, 14:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-18 AAL1090 TUL → DFW Apr 18, 12:53 UTCApr 18, 13:52 UTC59m
2026-04-17 AAL9784 SFO → LAS Apr 17, 14:50 UTCApr 17, 15:15 UTC24m
2026-04-16 AAL9787 MSN → DFW Apr 16, 18:19 UTCApr 16, 19:11 UTC52m

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 N908AN page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC8CF1 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC8CF1?
AC8CF1 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N908AN.
Where is Mode-S AC8CF1 registered?
Mode-S code AC8CF1 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 AC8CF1 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC8CF1 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC8CF1, octal 53106361, decimal 11,308,273.
What flights does AC8CF1 operate?
Mode-S AC8CF1 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including AAL1090, AAL9787, AAL9784, AAL537, AAL2067.