flight Aircraft

N8981Q

BOEING 737 MAX 8

Operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Tail number
N8981Q
Type
B38M
Mode-S
AC6596
Not currently tracked · last seen 1h ago
Flights observed
355 showing last 50
Avg flight time
1h 56m
Typical route
LAX → SJC
Last seen
1h ago

Last known area

Map centered near N8981Q's most recent activity.

Recent flights last 50

DateRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-30 SEA → OAK May 30, 18:30 UTCMay 30, 19:30 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-30 DAL → ELP May 30, 14:55 UTCMay 30, 16:55 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-30 SJC → HNL May 30, 12:05 UTCMay 30, 13:25 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-30 HOU → LAX May 30, 02:45 UTCMay 30, 04:15 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-30 HOU → LAX May 30, 01:00 UTCMay 30, 02:00 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-29 LAS → OMA May 29, 22:45 UTCMay 29, 23:50 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-29 LAS → OMA May 29, 19:50 UTCMay 29, 21:20 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-29 TPA → HOU May 29, 17:45 UTCMay 29, 18:30 UTC45m
2026-05-29 BUR → OAK May 29, 14:40 UTCMay 29, 15:15 UTC35m
2026-05-29 BUR → OAK May 29, 14:37 UTCMay 29, 15:50 UTC1h 13m
2026-05-29 CLE → BWI May 29, 10:35 UTCMay 29, 13:00 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-29 MDW → BOS May 29, 01:40 UTCMay 29, 03:55 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-28 MCO → MSY May 28, 22:15 UTCMay 29, 00:15 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-28 MCO → MSY May 28, 22:12 UTCMay 29, 00:14 UTC2h 2m
2026-05-28 LAX → SJC May 28, 18:45 UTCMay 28, 20:45 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-28 LAX → SJC May 28, 14:15 UTCMay 28, 17:35 UTC3h 20m
2026-05-28 LGA → ATL May 28, 11:20 UTCMay 28, 13:00 UTC1h 40m
2026-05-28 LGA → ATL May 28, 11:18 UTCMay 28, 13:01 UTC1h 43m
2026-05-28 SFO → SAN May 28, 02:05 UTCMay 28, 04:30 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-27 MDW → PIT May 27, 20:55 UTCMay 28, 00:35 UTC3h 40m
2026-05-27 SAN → SJC May 27, 18:50 UTCMay 27, 19:35 UTC45m
2026-05-27 SAN → SJC May 27, 18:36 UTCMay 27, 19:27 UTC51m
2026-05-27 SAN → SJC May 27, 16:30 UTCMay 27, 17:10 UTC40m
2026-05-27 DAL → HOU May 27, 13:45 UTCMay 27, 14:35 UTC50m
2026-05-27 OAK → HOU May 27, 10:50 UTCMay 27, 12:35 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-27 MDW → BDL May 27, 00:49 UTCMay 27, 02:49 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-26 MYR → MDW May 26, 21:29 UTCMay 26, 23:19 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-26 LAX → SJC May 26, 15:24 UTCMay 26, 20:00 UTC4h 35m
2026-05-26 DEN → SJC May 26, 13:29 UTCMay 26, 14:09 UTC40m
2026-05-26 SJC → SAN May 26, 01:49 UTCMay 26, 03:55 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-26 PVD → BWI May 26, 00:14 UTCMay 26, 00:44 UTC30m
2026-05-25 MCO → BWI May 25, 19:25 UTCMay 25, 22:34 UTC3h 10m
2026-05-25 ATL → LGA May 25, 14:30 UTCMay 25, 18:10 UTC3h 40m
2026-05-25 BWI → MHT May 25, 09:50 UTCMay 25, 12:25 UTC2h 35m
2026-05-25 SJC → PHX May 25, 02:05 UTCMay 25, 04:00 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-25 SJC → PHX May 25, 02:01 UTCMay 25, 03:55 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-24 OGG → SJC May 24, 23:00 UTCMay 24, 23:15 UTC15m
2026-05-24 OGG → SJC May 24, 19:30 UTCMay 24, 21:45 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-24 BNA → TPA May 24, 14:30 UTCMay 24, 17:55 UTC3h 25m
2026-05-24 LGB → SJC May 24, 10:35 UTCMay 24, 12:50 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-23 BWI → MHT May 23, 23:10 UTCMay 24, 01:35 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-23 PDX → SJC May 23, 20:00 UTCMay 23, 22:00 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-23 HNL → OAK May 23, 15:25 UTCMay 23, 17:30 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-23 BNA → DAL May 23, 11:50 UTCMay 23, 13:55 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-23 TPA → PVD May 23, 00:25 UTCMay 23, 03:30 UTC3h 4m
2026-05-22 RNO → OAK May 22, 20:20 UTCMay 22, 23:06 UTC2h 46m
2026-05-22 RNO → OAK May 22, 20:20 UTCMay 22, 23:10 UTC2h 50m
2026-05-22 BDL → MCO May 22, 16:35 UTCMay 22, 19:00 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-22 BDL → MCO May 22, 16:32 UTCMay 22, 18:56 UTC2h 24m
2026-05-22 SFO → LAX May 22, 14:20 UTCMay 22, 15:10 UTC50m

Specifications

Registration N8981Q
Aircraft type BOEING 737 MAX 8 (B38M)
Operator SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Mode-S code AC6596 · 53062626 (octal)

Looking for transponder-level data? View the Mode-S AC6596 page for country allocation, callsign history, and ADS-B signal details.

N8981Q frequently asked

What type of aircraft is N8981Q?
N8981Q is a BOEING 737 MAX 8 (ICAO type code B38M).
Who operates N8981Q?
N8981Q is operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
What is the Mode-S transponder code for N8981Q?
N8981Q broadcasts on Mode-S (ICAO 24-bit) address AC6596 (octal 53062626). View the transponder page.
What route does N8981Q typically fly?
N8981Q most frequently flies between LAX and SJC based on observed flights.
Where is N8981Q right now?
N8981Q is not currently being tracked; last seen 1h ago.