sensors Mode-S transponder

AC0BB9

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8753Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC0BB9
Octal
53005671
Decimal
11,275,193
Country
US
Tail
N8753Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA112 · 35,000 ft
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

AC0BB9 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC0BB9 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 7 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA2563 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA2528 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2235 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1691 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA4550 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA3803 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1435 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA1691 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA1691 - Apr 13, 19:20 UTCApr 14, 00:36 UTC5h 16m
2026-04-13 SWA1691 - Apr 13, 19:20 UTCApr 14, 00:39 UTC5h 19m
2026-04-13 SWA2563 SRQ → ATL Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA2563 SRQ → ATL Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA2563 SRQ → ATL Apr 13, 14:10 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA2528 - Apr 13, 06:45 UTCApr 13, 06:50 UTC5m
2026-04-13 SWA2528 - Apr 13, 05:36 UTCApr 13, 06:28 UTC52m
2026-04-13 SWA2528 - Apr 13, 04:46 UTCApr 13, 05:48 UTC1h 2m
2026-04-13 SWA2235 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:30 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2235 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:30 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA2235 - Apr 13, 02:56 UTCApr 13, 04:09 UTC1h 13m
2026-04-13 SWA4550 LAS → SJC Apr 13, 00:56 UTCApr 13, 02:06 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA4550 LAS → SJC Apr 13, 00:39 UTCApr 13, 01:59 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-12 SWA1435 - Apr 12, 19:56 UTCApr 12, 23:33 UTC3h 37m
2026-04-12 SWA3803 - Apr 12, 16:59 UTCApr 12, 18:51 UTC1h 52m

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 N8753Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC0BB9 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC0BB9?
AC0BB9 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8753Q.
Where is Mode-S AC0BB9 registered?
Mode-S code AC0BB9 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 AC0BB9 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC0BB9 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC0BB9, octal 53005671, decimal 11,275,193.
What flights does AC0BB9 operate?
Mode-S AC0BB9 has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including SWA2563, SWA2528, SWA2235, SWA1691, SWA4550.