flight Aircraft
N8979L
BOEING 737 MAX 8
Operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
- Tail number
- N8979L
- Type
- B38M
- Mode-S
- AC62F3
Airborne now · flying as SWA855 at 38,825 ft
- Flights observed
- 766 showing last 50
- Avg flight time
- 2h 4m
- Typical route
- BUR → PDX
- Last seen
- Jul 26, 22:45 UTC
Live position
Recent flights last 50
| Date | Route | Takeoff | Landing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | BUR → SJC | Jul 26, 20:10 UTC | Jul 26, 22:45 UTC | 2h 35m |
| 2026-07-26 | BHM → DEN | Jul 26, 17:10 UTC | Jul 26, 18:50 UTC | 1h 40m |
| 2026-07-26 | BHM → DEN | Jul 26, 17:07 UTC | Jul 26, 18:53 UTC | 1h 46m |
| 2026-07-26 | SJC → LAX | Jul 26, 13:55 UTC | Jul 26, 15:45 UTC | 1h 50m |
| 2026-07-26 | SJC → LAX | Jul 26, 13:51 UTC | Jul 26, 15:39 UTC | 1h 48m |
| 2026-07-26 | PIT → TPA | Jul 26, 10:35 UTC | Jul 26, 12:45 UTC | 2h 10m |
| 2026-07-26 | PIT → TPA | Jul 26, 10:32 UTC | Jul 26, 12:45 UTC | 2h 13m |
| 2026-07-26 | MCO → MSY | Jul 26, 02:20 UTC | Jul 26, 04:20 UTC | 2h 0m |
| 2026-07-25 | TPA → HOU | Jul 25, 22:40 UTC | Jul 26, 00:55 UTC | 2h 15m |
| 2026-07-25 | TPA → HOU | Jul 25, 22:37 UTC | Jul 26, 00:51 UTC | 2h 14m |
| 2026-07-25 | BUR → SFO | Jul 25, 19:35 UTC | Jul 25, 21:35 UTC | 2h 0m |
| 2026-07-25 | BNA → CHS | Jul 25, 14:54 UTC | Jul 25, 18:13 UTC | 3h 19m |
| 2026-07-25 | BNA → CHS | Jul 25, 14:55 UTC | Jul 25, 18:20 UTC | 3h 25m |
| 2026-07-25 | DAL → COS | Jul 25, 12:25 UTC | Jul 25, 13:40 UTC | 1h 15m |
| 2026-07-25 | DAL → COS | Jul 25, 12:23 UTC | Jul 25, 13:35 UTC | 1h 12m |
| 2026-07-25 | LGA → ATL | Jul 25, 03:20 UTC | Jul 25, 06:10 UTC | 2h 50m |
| 2026-07-24 | LGA → ATL | Jul 24, 23:50 UTC | Jul 25, 02:20 UTC | 2h 30m |
| 2026-07-24 | BUR → PDX | Jul 24, 20:35 UTC | Jul 24, 22:05 UTC | 1h 30m |
| 2026-07-24 | BUR → PDX | Jul 24, 20:29 UTC | Jul 24, 22:02 UTC | 1h 33m |
| 2026-07-24 | BUR → PDX | Jul 24, 17:55 UTC | Jul 24, 19:20 UTC | 1h 25m |
| 2026-07-24 | MCI → TPA | Jul 24, 13:45 UTC | Jul 24, 16:35 UTC | 2h 50m |
| 2026-07-24 | MCI → TPA | Jul 24, 13:43 UTC | Jul 24, 16:35 UTC | 2h 52m |
| 2026-07-24 | DEN → RDU | Jul 24, 06:10 UTC | Jul 24, 07:55 UTC | 1h 45m |
| 2026-07-24 | SAN → OAK | Jul 24, 05:59 UTC | Jul 24, 06:55 UTC | 56m |
| 2026-07-24 | DEN → RDU | Jul 24, 06:05 UTC | Jul 24, 07:47 UTC | 1h 42m |
| 2026-07-24 | SAN → OAK | Jul 24, 00:55 UTC | Jul 24, 04:55 UTC | 4h 0m |
| 2026-07-23 | BNA → TPA | Jul 23, 21:30 UTC | Jul 23, 23:40 UTC | 2h 10m |
| 2026-07-23 | SMF → LAS | Jul 23, 16:55 UTC | Jul 23, 19:55 UTC | 3h 0m |
| 2026-07-23 | ONT → OAK | Jul 23, 11:50 UTC | Jul 23, 15:10 UTC | 3h 20m |
| 2026-07-23 | ONT → OAK | Jul 23, 11:48 UTC | Jul 23, 15:03 UTC | 3h 16m |
| 2026-07-22 | LAX → TUS | Jul 22, 19:15 UTC | Jul 22, 22:05 UTC | 2h 50m |
| 2026-07-22 | STL → TPA | Jul 22, 13:40 UTC | Jul 22, 16:45 UTC | 3h 5m |
| 2026-07-22 | STL → TPA | Jul 22, 13:39 UTC | Jul 22, 18:10 UTC | 4h 31m |
| 2026-07-22 | BNA → RDU | Jul 22, 01:15 UTC | Jul 22, 02:25 UTC | 1h 10m |
| 2026-07-21 | STL → LAS | Jul 21, 22:50 UTC | Jul 22, 00:10 UTC | 1h 20m |
| 2026-07-21 | STL → LAS | Jul 21, 22:48 UTC | Jul 22, 00:01 UTC | 1h 13m |
| 2026-07-21 | LAS → SJC | Jul 21, 20:45 UTC | Jul 21, 21:55 UTC | 1h 10m |
| 2026-07-21 | LAS → SJC | Jul 21, 20:41 UTC | Jul 21, 21:52 UTC | 1h 11m |
| 2026-07-21 | DAL → DEN | Jul 21, 18:10 UTC | Jul 21, 19:35 UTC | 1h 25m |
| 2026-07-21 | AUS → DAL | Jul 21, 16:14 UTC | Jul 21, 16:49 UTC | 35m |
| 2026-07-21 | AUS → DAL | Jul 21, 16:15 UTC | Jul 21, 16:55 UTC | 40m |
| 2026-07-21 | SMF → PHX | Jul 21, 11:40 UTC | Jul 21, 14:10 UTC | 2h 30m |
| 2026-07-21 | SMF → PHX | Jul 21, 11:37 UTC | Jul 21, 14:06 UTC | 2h 29m |
| 2026-07-20 | CVG → MDW | Jul 20, 23:40 UTC | Jul 21, 02:00 UTC | 2h 20m |
| 2026-07-20 | PIT → STL | Jul 20, 19:10 UTC | Jul 20, 20:45 UTC | 1h 35m |
| 2026-07-20 | MIA → AUS | Jul 20, 16:20 UTC | Jul 20, 17:40 UTC | 1h 20m |
| 2026-07-20 | OAK → OGG | Jul 20, 12:30 UTC | Jul 20, 15:03 UTC | 2h 33m |
| 2026-07-20 | OAK → OGG | Jul 20, 12:30 UTC | Jul 20, 15:10 UTC | 2h 40m |
| 2026-07-20 | - | Jul 20, 10:35 UTC | Jul 20, 11:25 UTC | 50m |
| 2026-07-20 | LAS → SMF | Jul 20, 04:50 UTC | Jul 20, 05:35 UTC | 45m |
Specifications
| Registration | N8979L |
| Aircraft type | BOEING 737 MAX 8 (B38M) |
| Operator | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO |
| Mode-S code | AC62F3 · 53061363 (octal) |
Looking for transponder-level data? View the Mode-S AC62F3 page for country allocation, callsign history, and ADS-B signal details.
N8979L frequently asked
What type of aircraft is N8979L?
N8979L is a BOEING 737 MAX 8 (ICAO type code B38M).
Who operates N8979L?
N8979L is operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
What is the Mode-S transponder code for N8979L?
N8979L broadcasts on Mode-S (ICAO 24-bit) address AC62F3 (octal 53061363). View the transponder page.
What route does N8979L typically fly?
N8979L most frequently flies between BUR and PDX based on observed flights.
Where is N8979L right now?
N8979L is currently airborne flying as SWA855. Live position is shown on the map above.