flight Aircraft
N8981Q
BOEING 737 MAX 8
Operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
- Tail number
- N8981Q
- Type
- B38M
- Mode-S
- AC6596
Airborne now · flying as SWA2331 at 24,325 ft
- Flights observed
- 704 showing last 50
- Avg flight time
- 1h 57m
- Typical route
- LAS → MDW
- Last seen
- 5m ago
Live position
Recent flights last 50
| Date | Route | Takeoff | Landing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | - | Jul 15, 05:10 UTC | Jul 15, 05:30 UTC | 20m |
| 2026-07-15 | ATL → LAS | Jul 15, 00:30 UTC | Jul 15, 04:05 UTC | 3h 35m |
| 2026-07-14 | - | Jul 14, 21:30 UTC | Jul 14, 23:05 UTC | 1h 34m |
| 2026-07-14 | MDW → ATL | Jul 14, 21:30 UTC | Jul 14, 23:04 UTC | 1h 35m |
| 2026-07-14 | ATL → MDW | Jul 14, 18:50 UTC | Jul 14, 20:10 UTC | 1h 20m |
| 2026-07-14 | - | Jul 14, 16:10 UTC | Jul 14, 17:40 UTC | 1h 30m |
| 2026-07-14 | HOU → ATL | Jul 14, 16:07 UTC | Jul 14, 17:36 UTC | 1h 30m |
| 2026-07-14 | - | Jul 14, 12:25 UTC | Jul 14, 14:40 UTC | 2h 15m |
| 2026-07-14 | LAS → MDW | Jul 14, 04:08 UTC | Jul 14, 07:19 UTC | 3h 11m |
| 2026-07-14 | LAS → MDW | Jul 14, 04:10 UTC | Jul 14, 07:25 UTC | 3h 15m |
| 2026-07-14 | - | Jul 14, 01:45 UTC | Jul 14, 02:40 UTC | 55m |
| 2026-07-13 | OAK → SAN | Jul 13, 23:15 UTC | Jul 14, 00:35 UTC | 1h 20m |
| 2026-07-13 | GRR → BWI | Jul 13, 23:15 UTC | Jul 14, 00:27 UTC | 1h 12m |
| 2026-07-13 | - | Jul 13, 20:55 UTC | Jul 13, 21:55 UTC | 1h 0m |
| 2026-07-13 | EUG → SAN | Jul 13, 17:35 UTC | Jul 13, 19:40 UTC | 2h 5m |
| 2026-07-13 | DEN → EUG | Jul 13, 14:23 UTC | Jul 13, 16:29 UTC | 2h 6m |
| 2026-07-13 | - | Jul 13, 14:25 UTC | Jul 13, 16:30 UTC | 2h 5m |
| 2026-07-13 | ELP → DEN | Jul 13, 11:24 UTC | Jul 13, 12:47 UTC | 1h 23m |
| 2026-07-13 | - | Jul 13, 03:55 UTC | Jul 13, 12:50 UTC | 8h 55m |
| 2026-07-13 | DAL → SAN | Jul 13, 00:10 UTC | Jul 13, 02:40 UTC | 2h 30m |
| 2026-07-13 | DAL → SAN | Jul 13, 00:09 UTC | Jul 13, 02:34 UTC | 2h 25m |
| 2026-07-12 | - | Jul 12, 20:30 UTC | Jul 12, 23:00 UTC | 2h 30m |
| 2026-07-12 | DEN → RDU | Jul 12, 16:20 UTC | Jul 12, 19:20 UTC | 3h 0m |
| 2026-07-12 | - | Jul 12, 14:01 UTC | Jul 12, 15:01 UTC | 1h 0m |
| 2026-07-12 | SLC → DEN | Jul 12, 13:56 UTC | Jul 12, 14:57 UTC | 1h 1m |
| 2026-07-12 | PHX → SLC | Jul 12, 04:05 UTC | Jul 12, 05:15 UTC | 1h 10m |
| 2026-07-12 | PHX → SLC | Jul 12, 04:04 UTC | Jul 12, 05:16 UTC | 1h 12m |
| 2026-07-11 | - | Jul 11, 22:40 UTC | Jul 12, 02:25 UTC | 3h 45m |
| 2026-07-11 | PIT → PHX | Jul 11, 22:37 UTC | Jul 12, 02:33 UTC | 3h 56m |
| 2026-07-11 | - | Jul 11, 19:15 UTC | Jul 11, 21:30 UTC | 2h 15m |
| 2026-07-11 | MIA → PIT | Jul 11, 19:13 UTC | Jul 11, 21:27 UTC | 2h 14m |
| 2026-07-11 | BWI → MIA | Jul 11, 16:00 UTC | Jul 11, 18:05 UTC | 2h 5m |
| 2026-07-11 | BWI → MIA | Jul 11, 16:00 UTC | Jul 11, 18:03 UTC | 2h 3m |
| 2026-07-11 | - | Jul 11, 14:00 UTC | Jul 11, 14:50 UTC | 50m |
| 2026-07-11 | MCO → BUF | Jul 11, 10:20 UTC | Jul 11, 12:35 UTC | 2h 15m |
| 2026-07-11 | - | Jul 11, 02:15 UTC | Jul 11, 03:05 UTC | 50m |
| 2026-07-11 | - | Jul 11, 00:40 UTC | Jul 11, 00:50 UTC | 10m |
| 2026-07-10 | - | Jul 10, 23:10 UTC | Jul 10, 23:30 UTC | 20m |
| 2026-07-10 | - | Jul 10, 21:00 UTC | Jul 10, 21:35 UTC | 35m |
| 2026-07-10 | - | Jul 10, 17:40 UTC | Jul 10, 18:40 UTC | 1h 0m |
| 2026-07-10 | - | Jul 10, 16:05 UTC | Jul 10, 16:15 UTC | 10m |
| 2026-07-10 | - | Jul 10, 14:35 UTC | Jul 10, 14:45 UTC | 10m |
| 2026-07-10 | - | Jul 10, 12:20 UTC | Jul 10, 13:00 UTC | 40m |
| 2026-07-10 | MCO → SJU | Jul 10, 12:16 UTC | Jul 10, 14:45 UTC | 2h 29m |
| 2026-07-10 | - | Jul 10, 06:05 UTC | Jul 10, 10:35 UTC | 4h 30m |
| 2026-07-10 | - | Jul 10, 03:30 UTC | Jul 10, 04:35 UTC | 1h 5m |
| 2026-07-09 | - | Jul 9, 20:00 UTC | Jul 10, 01:30 UTC | 5h 30m |
| 2026-07-09 | - | Jul 9, 17:20 UTC | Jul 9, 18:35 UTC | 1h 15m |
| 2026-07-09 | BDL → BWI | Jul 9, 17:20 UTC | Jul 9, 18:18 UTC | 59m |
| 2026-07-09 | - | Jul 9, 13:55 UTC | Jul 9, 16:20 UTC | 2h 25m |
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 LAS and MDW based on observed flights.
Where is N8981Q right now?
N8981Q is currently airborne flying as SWA2331. Live position is shown on the map above.