sensors Mode-S transponder

AC24C5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8816Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC24C5
Octal
53022305
Decimal
11,281,605
Country
US
Tail
N8816Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
15
Distinct callsigns
9
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC24C5.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC24C5 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 9 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA727 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA4162 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA559 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4675 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4404 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12
SWA3826 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1768 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1467 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1228 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 15

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA3826 - Apr 13, 22:47 UTCApr 14, 01:44 UTC2h 57m
2026-04-13 SWA4162 CMH → MDW Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA4162 CMH → MDW Apr 13, 19:22 UTCApr 13, 21:42 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA4162 CMH → MDW Apr 13, 19:25 UTCApr 13, 21:38 UTC2h 13m
2026-04-13 SWA1228 - Apr 13, 16:50 UTCApr 13, 18:10 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA1768 - Apr 13, 14:54 UTCApr 13, 15:54 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA727 DAL → ONT Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:40 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA727 DAL → ONT Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA727 DAL → ONT Apr 13, 10:45 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA559 - Apr 13, 03:00 UTCApr 13, 03:30 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA559 BNA → SGH Apr 13, 01:33 UTCApr 13, 02:43 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA4675 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:00 UTC40m
2026-04-12 SWA4675 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-12 SWA4404 MSY → BUR Apr 12, 19:20 UTCApr 12, 20:10 UTC50m
2026-04-12 SWA1467 - Apr 12, 17:20 UTCApr 12, 18:05 UTC45m

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 N8816Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC24C5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC24C5?
AC24C5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8816Q.
Where is Mode-S AC24C5 registered?
Mode-S code AC24C5 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 AC24C5 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 AC24C5, octal 53022305, decimal 11,281,605.
What flights does AC24C5 operate?
Mode-S AC24C5 has broadcast 9 distinct callsigns, including SWA727, SWA4162, SWA559, SWA4675, SWA4404.