sensors Mode-S transponder

AC1A72

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8792Q · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC1A72
Octal
53015162
Decimal
11,278,962
Country
US
Tail
N8792Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 17h ago
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
17h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC1A72.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC1A72 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
SWA1260 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1137 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA2939 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1746 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-12
SWA927 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA3632 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA3622 - 1 2026-04-14
SWA2356 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA3622 - Apr 14, 10:50 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA3632 BWI → PVD Apr 13, 23:20 UTCApr 14, 01:58 UTC2h 38m
2026-04-13 SWA2939 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA2939 - Apr 13, 18:50 UTCApr 13, 21:55 UTC3h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA1260 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:30 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA1260 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:30 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA1260 - Apr 13, 15:01 UTCApr 13, 17:37 UTC2h 36m
2026-04-13 SWA2356 MCO → MSY Apr 13, 12:30 UTCApr 13, 14:04 UTC1h 34m
2026-04-13 SWA927 BUF → MCO Apr 13, 09:15 UTCApr 13, 11:30 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA1137 DCA → PVD Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA1137 DCA → PVD Apr 13, 00:24 UTCApr 13, 04:04 UTC3h 40m
2026-04-12 SWA1137 DCA → PVD Apr 12, 23:59 UTCApr 13, 04:00 UTC4h 1m
2026-04-12 SWA1746 SJC → PHX Apr 12, 19:10 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-12 SWA1746 SJC → PHX 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 N8792Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC1A72 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC1A72?
AC1A72 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8792Q.
Where is Mode-S AC1A72 registered?
Mode-S code AC1A72 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 AC1A72 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 17h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC1A72, octal 53015162, decimal 11,278,962.
What flights does AC1A72 operate?
Mode-S AC1A72 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA1260, SWA1137, SWA2939, SWA1746, SWA927.