sensors Mode-S transponder

AC1A2C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8790Q · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC1A2C
Octal
53015054
Decimal
11,278,892
Country
US
Tail
N8790Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 12h ago
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
12h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC1A2C.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC1A2C 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA3579 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA217 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA1890 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA708 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1705 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14
SWA1188 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1705 DAL → BWI Apr 14, 10:30 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA1890 - Apr 13, 17:04 UTCApr 13, 23:01 UTC5h 57m
2026-04-13 SWA1890 - Apr 13, 17:01 UTCApr 13, 23:19 UTC6h 18m
2026-04-13 SWA1188 PDX → LAS Apr 13, 13:35 UTCApr 13, 15:20 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA3579 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 07:25 UTC3h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA3579 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 07:25 UTC3h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA3579 - Apr 13, 03:01 UTCApr 13, 07:00 UTC3h 59m
2026-04-13 SWA217 CUN → MDW Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-12 SWA217 CUN → MDW Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:30 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-12 SWA708 - Apr 12, 18:30 UTCApr 12, 19:20 UTC50m

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 N8790Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC1A2C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC1A2C?
AC1A2C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8790Q.
Where is Mode-S AC1A2C registered?
Mode-S code AC1A2C 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 AC1A2C broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 12h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC1A2C, octal 53015054, decimal 11,278,892.
What flights does AC1A2C operate?
Mode-S AC1A2C has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including SWA3579, SWA217, SWA1890, SWA708, SWA1705.