flight Aircraft
N8973S
BOEING 737 MAX 8
Operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
- Tail number
- N8973S
- Type
- B38M
- Mode-S
- AC6227
Airborne now · flying as SWA3531 at 35,000 ft
- Flights observed
- 701 showing last 50
- Avg flight time
- 1h 58m
- Typical route
- STL → MKE
- Last seen
- 1h ago
Live position
Recent flights last 50
| Date | Route | Takeoff | Landing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | - | Jul 14, 21:35 UTC | Jul 14, 21:45 UTC | 10m |
| 2026-07-14 | PDX → PHX | Jul 14, 18:00 UTC | Jul 14, 20:20 UTC | 2h 20m |
| 2026-07-14 | DAL → PDX | Jul 14, 13:25 UTC | Jul 14, 16:40 UTC | 3h 15m |
| 2026-07-14 | MDW → DAL | Jul 14, 10:15 UTC | Jul 14, 11:55 UTC | 1h 40m |
| 2026-07-14 | - | Jul 14, 03:40 UTC | Jul 14, 05:40 UTC | 2h 0m |
| 2026-07-14 | - | Jul 14, 01:45 UTC | Jul 14, 02:20 UTC | 35m |
| 2026-07-13 | MCO → SAT | Jul 13, 22:35 UTC | Jul 14, 00:56 UTC | 2h 21m |
| 2026-07-13 | - | Jul 13, 22:35 UTC | Jul 14, 00:55 UTC | 2h 20m |
| 2026-07-13 | - | Jul 13, 15:20 UTC | Jul 13, 19:20 UTC | 4h 0m |
| 2026-07-13 | - | Jul 13, 10:40 UTC | Jul 13, 13:35 UTC | 2h 55m |
| 2026-07-13 | MKE → PHX | Jul 13, 10:39 UTC | Jul 13, 13:36 UTC | 2h 58m |
| 2026-07-13 | STL → MKE | Jul 13, 03:22 UTC | Jul 13, 04:14 UTC | 52m |
| 2026-07-13 | STL → MKE | Jul 13, 03:25 UTC | Jul 13, 04:15 UTC | 50m |
| 2026-07-12 | - | Jul 12, 23:55 UTC | Jul 13, 02:25 UTC | 2h 30m |
| 2026-07-12 | MIA → STL | Jul 12, 23:55 UTC | Jul 13, 02:09 UTC | 2h 14m |
| 2026-07-12 | DEN → MIA | Jul 12, 18:59 UTC | Jul 12, 22:21 UTC | 3h 22m |
| 2026-07-12 | - | Jul 12, 19:01 UTC | Jul 12, 22:25 UTC | 3h 25m |
| 2026-07-12 | OAK → DEN | Jul 12, 15:35 UTC | Jul 12, 17:35 UTC | 2h 0m |
| 2026-07-12 | PHX → OAK | Jul 12, 12:40 UTC | Jul 12, 14:10 UTC | 1h 30m |
| 2026-07-12 | PHX → OAK | Jul 12, 12:41 UTC | Jul 12, 14:03 UTC | 1h 23m |
| 2026-07-12 | - | Jul 12, 04:40 UTC | Jul 12, 07:40 UTC | 3h 0m |
| 2026-07-11 | LAS → BNA | Jul 11, 23:55 UTC | Jul 12, 03:05 UTC | 3h 10m |
| 2026-07-11 | LAS → BNA | Jul 11, 23:55 UTC | Jul 12, 03:01 UTC | 3h 6m |
| 2026-07-11 | - | Jul 11, 21:45 UTC | Jul 11, 22:25 UTC | 40m |
| 2026-07-11 | - | Jul 11, 17:35 UTC | Jul 11, 20:20 UTC | 2h 45m |
| 2026-07-11 | MCI → LAX | Jul 11, 17:34 UTC | Jul 11, 20:21 UTC | 2h 48m |
| 2026-07-11 | - | Jul 11, 13:50 UTC | Jul 11, 16:25 UTC | 2h 35m |
| 2026-07-11 | - | Jul 11, 10:20 UTC | Jul 11, 11:45 UTC | 1h 25m |
| 2026-07-11 | STL → FLL | Jul 11, 10:16 UTC | Jul 11, 12:35 UTC | 2h 19m |
| 2026-07-11 | DEN → STL | Jul 11, 04:30 UTC | Jul 11, 06:10 UTC | 1h 40m |
| 2026-07-11 | MSP → DEN | Jul 11, 01:10 UTC | Jul 11, 02:40 UTC | 1h 30m |
| 2026-07-10 | - | Jul 10, 22:05 UTC | Jul 10, 23:35 UTC | 1h 30m |
| 2026-07-10 | DEN → MSP | Jul 10, 22:03 UTC | Jul 10, 23:32 UTC | 1h 29m |
| 2026-07-10 | - | Jul 10, 19:30 UTC | Jul 10, 21:05 UTC | 1h 36m |
| 2026-07-10 | - | Jul 10, 14:40 UTC | Jul 10, 18:00 UTC | 3h 20m |
| 2026-07-10 | DCA → MDW | Jul 10, 12:10 UTC | Jul 10, 13:40 UTC | 1h 30m |
| 2026-07-10 | STL → DCA | Jul 10, 01:40 UTC | Jul 10, 03:15 UTC | 1h 35m |
| 2026-07-10 | STL → DCA | Jul 10, 01:35 UTC | Jul 10, 03:09 UTC | 1h 35m |
| 2026-07-09 | - | Jul 9, 22:55 UTC | Jul 9, 23:50 UTC | 55m |
| 2026-07-09 | - | Jul 9, 20:55 UTC | Jul 9, 21:55 UTC | 1h 0m |
| 2026-07-09 | - | Jul 9, 17:45 UTC | Jul 9, 19:50 UTC | 2h 5m |
| 2026-07-09 | - | Jul 9, 15:50 UTC | Jul 9, 16:40 UTC | 50m |
| 2026-07-09 | - | Jul 9, 13:40 UTC | Jul 9, 14:40 UTC | 1h 0m |
| 2026-07-09 | SJC → SNA | Jul 9, 13:39 UTC | Jul 9, 14:35 UTC | 56m |
| 2026-07-09 | - | Jul 9, 04:15 UTC | Jul 9, 05:10 UTC | 55m |
| 2026-07-09 | DEN → SNA | Jul 9, 01:24 UTC | Jul 9, 03:17 UTC | 1h 53m |
| 2026-07-09 | - | Jul 9, 01:25 UTC | Jul 9, 03:20 UTC | 1h 55m |
| 2026-07-08 | - | Jul 8, 19:55 UTC | Jul 8, 23:35 UTC | 3h 40m |
| 2026-07-08 | - | Jul 8, 17:40 UTC | Jul 8, 18:40 UTC | 1h 0m |
| 2026-07-08 | MCO → BWI | Jul 8, 14:35 UTC | Jul 8, 16:25 UTC | 1h 50m |
Specifications
| Registration | N8973S |
| Aircraft type | BOEING 737 MAX 8 (B38M) |
| Operator | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO |
| Mode-S code | AC6227 · 53061047 (octal) |
Looking for transponder-level data? View the Mode-S AC6227 page for country allocation, callsign history, and ADS-B signal details.
N8973S frequently asked
What type of aircraft is N8973S?
N8973S is a BOEING 737 MAX 8 (ICAO type code B38M).
Who operates N8973S?
N8973S is operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
What is the Mode-S transponder code for N8973S?
N8973S broadcasts on Mode-S (ICAO 24-bit) address AC6227 (octal 53061047). View the transponder page.
What route does N8973S typically fly?
N8973S most frequently flies between STL and MKE based on observed flights.
Where is N8973S right now?
N8973S is currently airborne flying as SWA3531. Live position is shown on the map above.