sensors Mode-S transponder

AC1B21

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8797Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC1B21
Octal
53015441
Decimal
11,279,137
Country
US
Tail
N8797Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 22h ago
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
22h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC1B21.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC1B21 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
SWA4602 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA4074 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA1839 - 3 2026-04-14
SWA2408 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA822 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA811 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA686 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2261 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1839 - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 10:50 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-14 SWA1839 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-14 SWA1839 - Apr 14, 06:29 UTCApr 14, 10:50 UTC4h 21m
2026-04-13 SWA2261 - Apr 13, 23:20 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA4074 BWI → PWM Apr 13, 21:25 UTCApr 13, 22:00 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA4074 BWI → PWM Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA4074 BWI → PWM Apr 13, 16:05 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2408 - Apr 13, 14:30 UTCApr 13, 14:35 UTC5m
2026-04-13 SWA2408 - Apr 13, 13:24 UTCApr 13, 14:13 UTC49m
2026-04-13 SWA4602 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 08:50 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA4602 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 08:50 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA4602 - Apr 13, 04:59 UTCApr 13, 08:46 UTC3h 47m
2026-04-13 SWA4602 - Apr 13, 04:08 UTCApr 13, 07:53 UTC3h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA686 - Apr 13, 02:40 UTCApr 13, 04:10 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-12 SWA822 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:25 UTC30m
2026-04-12 SWA811 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:25 UTC10m

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 N8797Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC1B21 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC1B21?
AC1B21 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8797Q.
Where is Mode-S AC1B21 registered?
Mode-S code AC1B21 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 AC1B21 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 22h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC1B21, octal 53015441, decimal 11,279,137.
What flights does AC1B21 operate?
Mode-S AC1B21 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA4602, SWA4074, SWA1839, SWA2408, SWA822.