sensors Mode-S transponder

AC16BB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8782Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC16BB
Octal
53013273
Decimal
11,278,011
Country
US
Tail
N8782Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA123 · 32,875 ft
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AC16BB is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC16BB 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
SWA3895 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA2186 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1792 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4194 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA3398 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA3145 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2125 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA2125 SNA → DEN Apr 13, 20:29 UTCApr 13, 23:34 UTC3h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA3895 BHM → DEN Apr 13, 16:55 UTCApr 13, 19:35 UTC2h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA3895 BHM → DEN Apr 13, 14:48 UTCApr 13, 15:44 UTC56m
2026-04-13 SWA3145 - Apr 13, 12:33 UTCApr 13, 13:42 UTC1h 9m
2026-04-13 SWA2186 - Apr 13, 02:30 UTCApr 13, 02:40 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2186 - Apr 13, 01:04 UTCApr 13, 02:12 UTC1h 8m
2026-04-13 SWA1792 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC10m
2026-04-12 SWA1792 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC35m
2026-04-12 SWA4194 - Apr 12, 18:27 UTCApr 12, 20:42 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-12 SWA3398 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:40 UTC25m

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 N8782Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC16BB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC16BB?
AC16BB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8782Q.
Where is Mode-S AC16BB registered?
Mode-S code AC16BB 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 AC16BB broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC16BB is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC16BB, octal 53013273, decimal 11,278,011.
What flights does AC16BB operate?
Mode-S AC16BB has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including SWA3895, SWA2186, SWA1792, SWA4194, SWA3398.