flight Aircraft

N8997Q

BOEING 737 MAX 8

Operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Tail number
N8997Q
Type
B38M
Mode-S
AC6A1F
Airborne now · flying as SWA1879 at 40,000 ft
Flights observed
14
Avg flight time
1h 36m
Typical route
CMH → MDW
Last seen
1d ago

Live position

N8997Q is currently airborne. Map zoomed to live position.

Recent flights last 14

DateRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 LAS → OAK Apr 13, 23:10 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC30m
2026-04-13 LAS → OAK Apr 13, 20:25 UTCApr 13, 21:20 UTC55m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 19:00 UTC2h 45m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 19:00 UTC3h 10m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 15:20 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC55m
2026-04-13 CMH → MDW Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 CMH → MDW Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:35 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 CMH → MDW Apr 13, 11:19 UTCApr 13, 13:33 UTC2h 14m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 04:12 UTCApr 13, 06:07 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 03:01 UTCApr 13, 04:58 UTC1h 57m
2026-04-13 - Apr 13, 01:00 UTCApr 13, 02:45 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-12 BWI → ALB Apr 12, 19:10 UTCApr 12, 19:25 UTC15m
2026-04-12 BWI → ALB Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:35 UTC1h 20m

Specifications

Registration N8997Q
Aircraft type BOEING 737 MAX 8 (B38M)
Operator SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Mode-S code AC6A1F · 53065037 (octal)

Looking for transponder-level data? View the Mode-S AC6A1F page for country allocation, callsign history, and ADS-B signal details.

N8997Q frequently asked

What type of aircraft is N8997Q?
N8997Q is a BOEING 737 MAX 8 (ICAO type code B38M).
Who operates N8997Q?
N8997Q is operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
What is the Mode-S transponder code for N8997Q?
N8997Q broadcasts on Mode-S (ICAO 24-bit) address AC6A1F (octal 53065037). View the transponder page.
What route does N8997Q typically fly?
N8997Q most frequently flies between CMH and MDW based on observed flights.
Where is N8997Q right now?
N8997Q is currently airborne flying as SWA1879. Live position is shown on the map above.