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 Jul 26, 21:25 UTC
- Flights observed
- 792 showing last 50
- Avg flight time
- 2h 16m
- Typical route
- SJC → SAN
- Last seen
- Jul 26, 21:25 UTC
Last known area
Recent flights last 50
| Date | Route | Takeoff | Landing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | GSP → ATL | Jul 26, 18:55 UTC | Jul 26, 19:55 UTC | 1h 0m |
| 2026-07-26 | MDW → OMA | Jul 26, 13:30 UTC | Jul 26, 16:55 UTC | 3h 25m |
| 2026-07-26 | BNA → BOS | Jul 26, 10:50 UTC | Jul 26, 11:55 UTC | 1h 5m |
| 2026-07-26 | SNA → DEN | Jul 26, 03:25 UTC | Jul 26, 05:40 UTC | 2h 15m |
| 2026-07-26 | SNA → DEN | Jul 26, 03:21 UTC | Jul 26, 05:35 UTC | 2h 14m |
| 2026-07-26 | SJC → AUS | Jul 26, 00:20 UTC | Jul 26, 02:15 UTC | 1h 55m |
| 2026-07-25 | GEG → SJC | Jul 25, 18:00 UTC | Jul 25, 21:30 UTC | 3h 30m |
| 2026-07-25 | GEG → SJC | Jul 25, 17:55 UTC | Jul 25, 21:26 UTC | 3h 32m |
| 2026-07-25 | MCI → DAL | Jul 25, 13:30 UTC | Jul 25, 16:20 UTC | 2h 50m |
| 2026-07-25 | MCI → DAL | Jul 25, 13:28 UTC | Jul 25, 16:11 UTC | 2h 44m |
| 2026-07-25 | ONT → SJC | Jul 25, 09:40 UTC | Jul 25, 12:00 UTC | 2h 20m |
| 2026-07-25 | PHX → RNO | Jul 25, 03:00 UTC | Jul 25, 05:30 UTC | 2h 30m |
| 2026-07-25 | PHX → RNO | Jul 25, 03:00 UTC | Jul 25, 05:23 UTC | 2h 23m |
| 2026-07-24 | CHS → MDW | Jul 24, 22:05 UTC | Jul 25, 01:40 UTC | 3h 35m |
| 2026-07-24 | DEN → LGA | Jul 24, 16:30 UTC | Jul 24, 20:35 UTC | 4h 5m |
| 2026-07-24 | DEN → LGA | Jul 24, 16:26 UTC | Jul 24, 20:29 UTC | 4h 4m |
| 2026-07-24 | DEN → LGA | Jul 24, 12:35 UTC | Jul 24, 14:50 UTC | 2h 15m |
| 2026-07-24 | MDW → CMH | Jul 24, 05:29 UTC | Jul 24, 10:07 UTC | 4h 38m |
| 2026-07-24 | MDW → CMH | Jul 24, 05:30 UTC | Jul 24, 10:10 UTC | 4h 40m |
| 2026-07-24 | DAL → MSY | Jul 24, 02:30 UTC | Jul 24, 03:45 UTC | 1h 15m |
| 2026-07-24 | HOU → LGA | Jul 24, 00:05 UTC | Jul 24, 01:05 UTC | 1h 0m |
| 2026-07-24 | HOU → LGA | Jul 24, 00:05 UTC | Jul 24, 01:04 UTC | 59m |
| 2026-07-23 | MDW → BOS | Jul 23, 19:35 UTC | Jul 23, 23:00 UTC | 3h 25m |
| 2026-07-23 | MDW → BOS | Jul 23, 19:34 UTC | Jul 23, 22:54 UTC | 3h 21m |
| 2026-07-23 | DEN → OAK | Jul 23, 16:40 UTC | Jul 23, 18:25 UTC | 1h 45m |
| 2026-07-23 | DEN → OAK | Jul 23, 14:55 UTC | Jul 23, 15:05 UTC | 10m |
| 2026-07-23 | SJC → SAN | Jul 23, 13:20 UTC | Jul 23, 13:30 UTC | 10m |
| 2026-07-23 | SJC → SAN | Jul 23, 10:50 UTC | Jul 23, 11:35 UTC | 45m |
| 2026-07-23 | SJC → SAN | Jul 23, 10:49 UTC | Jul 23, 13:29 UTC | 2h 40m |
| 2026-07-23 | BNA → DAL | Jul 23, 01:05 UTC | Jul 23, 02:55 UTC | 1h 50m |
| 2026-07-23 | BNA → DAL | Jul 23, 01:04 UTC | Jul 23, 02:50 UTC | 1h 46m |
| 2026-07-22 | LAS → AUS | Jul 22, 20:50 UTC | Jul 22, 23:45 UTC | 2h 55m |
| 2026-07-22 | LAS → AUS | Jul 22, 20:45 UTC | Jul 22, 23:44 UTC | 3h 0m |
| 2026-07-22 | SEA → OAK | Jul 22, 18:35 UTC | Jul 22, 19:40 UTC | 1h 5m |
| 2026-07-22 | TPA → LGA | Jul 22, 13:45 UTC | Jul 22, 17:15 UTC | 3h 30m |
| 2026-07-22 | MKE → PHX | Jul 22, 11:10 UTC | Jul 22, 12:40 UTC | 1h 30m |
| 2026-07-22 | MKE → PHX | Jul 22, 10:37 UTC | Jul 22, 12:38 UTC | 2h 1m |
| 2026-07-22 | MSY → MCO | Jul 22, 02:05 UTC | Jul 22, 05:05 UTC | 3h 0m |
| 2026-07-21 | - | Jul 21, 22:40 UTC | Jul 22, 00:55 UTC | 2h 15m |
| 2026-07-21 | BWI → PVD | Jul 21, 19:15 UTC | Jul 21, 21:15 UTC | 2h 0m |
| 2026-07-21 | LAX → DEN | Jul 21, 16:25 UTC | Jul 21, 17:55 UTC | 1h 30m |
| 2026-07-21 | LAX → DEN | Jul 21, 16:24 UTC | Jul 21, 17:50 UTC | 1h 26m |
| 2026-07-21 | BUR → OAK | Jul 21, 12:05 UTC | Jul 21, 14:25 UTC | 2h 20m |
| 2026-07-21 | SJC → SAN | Jul 21, 03:05 UTC | Jul 21, 05:30 UTC | 2h 25m |
| 2026-07-21 | SJC → SAN | Jul 21, 03:00 UTC | Jul 21, 05:26 UTC | 2h 26m |
| 2026-07-21 | MCO → MSY | Jul 21, 00:05 UTC | Jul 21, 01:30 UTC | 1h 25m |
| 2026-07-21 | MCO → MSY | Jul 21, 00:04 UTC | Jul 21, 01:44 UTC | 1h 40m |
| 2026-07-20 | AUS → MCO | Jul 20, 22:05 UTC | Jul 20, 23:10 UTC | 1h 5m |
| 2026-07-20 | AUS → MCO | Jul 20, 22:05 UTC | Jul 20, 23:11 UTC | 1h 6m |
| 2026-07-20 | PHX → SFO | Jul 20, 18:10 UTC | Jul 20, 21:00 UTC | 2h 50m |
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 SJC and SAN based on observed flights.
Where is N8981Q right now?
N8981Q is not currently being tracked; last seen Jul 26, 21:25 UTC.