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AC13D6

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N878Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC13D6
Octal
53011726
Decimal
11,277,270
Country
US
Tail
N878Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA1255 · 14,850 ft
Flights observed
19
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
US
Last broadcast
20h ago

Current position

AC13D6 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC13D6 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
SWA501 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-04-13
SWA3648 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA2527 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA1561 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1203 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA4185 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14
SWA1288 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 19

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA4185 MSY → DAL Apr 14, 05:32 UTCApr 14, 06:37 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA1203 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 22:35 UTC2h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA1203 - Apr 13, 19:27 UTCApr 13, 22:51 UTC3h 24m
2026-04-13 SWA1203 - Apr 13, 19:24 UTCApr 13, 22:40 UTC3h 16m
2026-04-13 SWA501 BUR → OAK Apr 13, 17:00 UTCApr 13, 17:40 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA501 BUR → OAK Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA501 BUR → OAK Apr 13, 15:20 UTCApr 13, 18:04 UTC2h 44m
2026-04-13 SWA501 BUR → OAK Apr 13, 15:20 UTCApr 13, 18:01 UTC2h 41m
2026-04-13 SWA1561 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:15 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA1561 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA1561 - Apr 13, 11:25 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA3648 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 09:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA3648 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 09:35 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA3648 - Apr 13, 05:06 UTCApr 13, 09:34 UTC4h 28m
2026-04-13 SWA3648 - Apr 13, 05:06 UTCApr 13, 09:34 UTC4h 28m
2026-04-13 SWA1288 - Apr 13, 02:21 UTCApr 13, 03:29 UTC1h 8m
2026-04-13 SWA2527 ELP → AUS Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:45 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA2527 ELP → AUS Apr 13, 00:05 UTCApr 13, 00:45 UTC40m
2026-04-12 SWA2527 ELP → AUS Apr 12, 20:10 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC5m

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 N878Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC13D6 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC13D6?
AC13D6 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N878Q.
Where is Mode-S AC13D6 registered?
Mode-S code AC13D6 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 AC13D6 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC13D6 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC13D6, octal 53011726, decimal 11,277,270.
What flights does AC13D6 operate?
Mode-S AC13D6 has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including SWA501, SWA3648, SWA2527, SWA1561, SWA1203.