sensors Mode-S transponder

AC1B44

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8798Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC1B44
Octal
53015504
Decimal
11,279,172
Country
US
Tail
N8798Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC1B44.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC1B44 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
SWA1093 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA4252 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2970 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA4019 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2035 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA416 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA188 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12
SWA1746 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA2035 DAL → TUL Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA2035 DAL → TUL Apr 13, 18:45 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA1093 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA1093 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA1093 - Apr 13, 15:06 UTCApr 13, 17:18 UTC2h 12m
2026-04-13 SWA1093 MDW → BUF Apr 13, 13:01 UTCApr 13, 14:10 UTC1h 9m
2026-04-13 SWA4252 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 10:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA4252 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 10:10 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA4252 - Apr 13, 06:19 UTCApr 13, 10:07 UTC3h 48m
2026-04-13 SWA2970 - Apr 13, 05:15 UTCApr 13, 05:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA2970 LGB → SJC Apr 13, 04:50 UTCApr 13, 05:40 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA2970 LGB → LGB Apr 13, 04:01 UTCApr 13, 05:00 UTC59m
2026-04-13 SWA4019 - Apr 13, 03:30 UTCApr 13, 03:45 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA4019 - Apr 13, 02:02 UTCApr 13, 03:15 UTC1h 13m
2026-04-13 SWA1746 SJC → PHX Apr 13, 00:40 UTCApr 13, 01:36 UTC56m
2026-04-12 SWA188 BWI → FLL Apr 12, 19:45 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC30m
2026-04-12 SWA416 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:30 UTC1h 15m

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 N8798Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC1B44 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC1B44?
AC1B44 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8798Q.
Where is Mode-S AC1B44 registered?
Mode-S code AC1B44 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 AC1B44 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC1B44, octal 53015504, decimal 11,279,172.
What flights does AC1B44 operate?
Mode-S AC1B44 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA1093, SWA4252, SWA2970, SWA4019, SWA2035.