sensors Mode-S transponder

AC046E

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8734Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE

Hex
AC046E
Octal
53002156
Decimal
11,273,326
Country
US
Tail
N8734Q
Type
B38M
Photo of N8734Q
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA403 · 39,000 ft
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
15h ago

Current position

AC046E is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC046E falls within the block assigned to United States (US) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in United States receives a permanent address from this block at the time of registration; the address stays with the airframe even if the aircraft is re-registered to a different operator within the country.

Callsign history 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA3263 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA1786 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-04-13
SWA4213 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3440 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA3993 - 1 2026-04-14
SWA2490 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12
SWA2274 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1141 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA3993 - Apr 14, 07:13 UTCApr 14, 12:38 UTC5h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA2274 - Apr 13, 22:39 UTCApr 13, 23:03 UTC24m
2026-04-13 SWA3263 - Apr 13, 21:15 UTCApr 13, 21:35 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA3263 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA3263 - Apr 13, 15:55 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA3263 - Apr 13, 15:25 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA4213 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:33 UTC1h 13m
2026-04-13 SWA4213 - Apr 13, 12:10 UTCApr 13, 13:14 UTC1h 4m
2026-04-13 SWA1786 BOS → STL Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 08:05 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA1786 BOS → STL Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 08:05 UTC3h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA1786 BOS → STL Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 07:50 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA1786 BOS → STL Apr 13, 02:51 UTCApr 13, 07:04 UTC4h 13m
2026-04-13 SWA3440 MDW → LAS Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:50 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-12 SWA3440 MDW → LAS Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:50 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-12 SWA1141 - Apr 12, 19:35 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC40m
2026-04-12 SWA2490 OAK → PHX Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:25 UTC1h 10m

About Mode-S

A Mode-S transponder code (also called an "ICAO 24-bit address" or "hex code") is a 6-character hexadecimal identifier permanently assigned to an aircraft when it's first registered. Unlike callsigns (which change with each flight) or registrations (which can change if an aircraft is sold internationally), the Mode-S address stays with the airframe for the life of the aircraft in that country.

Every ADS-B transmission from an aircraft includes its Mode-S address, making it the most reliable way to identify a specific airframe. Flight-tracking services like Apparatus use the Mode-S address as the primary key for tying position broadcasts, callsigns, and ownership records together.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the N8734Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC046E frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC046E?
AC046E is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8734Q.
Where is Mode-S AC046E registered?
Mode-S code AC046E is allocated to United States (US). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is AC046E broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC046E is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC046E, octal 53002156, decimal 11,273,326.
What flights does AC046E operate?
Mode-S AC046E has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA3263, SWA1786, SWA4213, SWA3440, SWA3993.