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
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA863 · 34,000 ft
Flights observed
645
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
2h ago

Current position

AC24C5 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA4203 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-04-15
SWA4031 - 4 2026-06-18
SWA3928 - 4 2026-07-14
SWA3703 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-06-02
SWA343 - 4 2026-06-27
SWA333 - 4 2026-07-09
SWA3261 - 4 2026-07-01
SWA2763 - 4 2026-07-14
SWA727 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA523 - 3 2026-07-14
SWA452 - 3 2026-07-11
SWA4204 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-14
SWA4175 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-06-17
SWA4162 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA4112 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-05-07
SWA3910 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-22
SWA3895 - 3 2026-07-05
SWA382 - 3 2026-07-11
SWA3713 - 3 2026-07-06
SWA3671 - 3 2026-07-06

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-14 SWA3543 BOS → BWI Jul 14, 23:20 UTCJul 15, 00:20 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-14 SWA4975 - Jul 14, 20:20 UTCJul 14, 22:15 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-14 SWA4975 MDW → BOS Jul 14, 20:20 UTCJul 14, 22:10 UTC1h 51m
2026-07-14 SWA2763 - Jul 14, 17:15 UTCJul 14, 19:15 UTC2h 0m
2026-07-14 SWA2763 HOU → MDW Jul 14, 17:10 UTCJul 14, 19:09 UTC2h 0m
2026-07-14 SWA3928 STL → HOU Jul 14, 14:10 UTCJul 14, 15:56 UTC1h 46m
2026-07-14 SWA3928 - Jul 14, 14:10 UTCJul 14, 15:55 UTC1h 45m
2026-07-14 SWA523 LGA → STL Jul 14, 10:45 UTCJul 14, 12:30 UTC1h 45m
2026-07-14 SWA2144 BNA → LGA Jul 14, 01:40 UTCJul 14, 03:35 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-13 SWA4425 - Jul 13, 22:40 UTCJul 14, 00:15 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-13 SWA4425 SRQ → BNA Jul 13, 22:37 UTCJul 14, 00:09 UTC1h 32m
2026-07-13 SWA2899 - Jul 13, 19:30 UTCJul 13, 21:50 UTC2h 20m
2026-07-13 SWA3469 RSW → MDW Jul 13, 15:55 UTCJul 13, 18:20 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-13 SWA1082 - Jul 13, 12:45 UTCJul 13, 14:55 UTC2h 10m
2026-07-13 SWA1082 BWI → RSW Jul 13, 12:45 UTCJul 13, 14:52 UTC2h 7m
2026-07-13 SWA2385 - Jul 13, 05:05 UTCJul 13, 09:55 UTC4h 50m
2026-07-13 SWA2404 OAK → LAX Jul 13, 00:55 UTCJul 13, 02:01 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-12 SWA4978 DEN → OAK Jul 12, 21:40 UTCJul 12, 23:40 UTC2h 0m
2026-07-12 SWA4978 DEN → OAK Jul 12, 21:40 UTCJul 12, 23:39 UTC1h 59m
2026-07-12 SWA1497 LAS → DEN Jul 12, 19:05 UTCJul 12, 20:30 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-12 SWA2189 - Jul 12, 17:25 UTCJul 12, 17:55 UTC30m
2026-07-12 SWA2189 - Jul 12, 15:05 UTCJul 12, 16:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-12 SWA4589 LAS → SMF Jul 12, 12:15 UTCJul 12, 13:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-12 SWA2404 - Jul 12, 04:01 UTCJul 12, 04:45 UTC45m
2026-07-11 SWA551 - Jul 11, 23:00 UTCJul 12, 02:35 UTC3h 35m
2026-07-11 SWA258 AUS → BNA Jul 11, 19:55 UTCJul 11, 21:45 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-11 SWA258 AUS → BNA Jul 11, 19:52 UTCJul 11, 21:41 UTC1h 49m
2026-07-11 SWA2182 SLC → AUS Jul 11, 16:20 UTCJul 11, 18:35 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-11 SWA452 DEN → SLC Jul 11, 14:00 UTCJul 11, 15:00 UTC1h 0m
2026-07-11 SWA3651 - Jul 11, 09:20 UTCJul 11, 12:35 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-11 SWA3651 RDU → DEN Jul 11, 09:16 UTCJul 11, 12:28 UTC3h 12m
2026-07-11 SWA382 AUS → RDU Jul 11, 02:06 UTCJul 11, 04:36 UTC2h 30m
2026-07-10 SWA4956 SEA → AUS Jul 10, 21:25 UTCJul 11, 01:05 UTC3h 40m
2026-07-10 SWA1340 - Jul 10, 16:00 UTCJul 10, 19:45 UTC3h 45m
2026-07-10 SWA1340 MCO → MDW Jul 10, 12:30 UTCJul 10, 14:55 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-10 SWA4508 PHX → MCO Jul 10, 06:35 UTCJul 10, 10:20 UTC3h 45m
2026-07-10 SWA1231 - Jul 10, 04:05 UTCJul 10, 05:25 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-10 SWA4786 - Jul 10, 01:30 UTCJul 10, 03:00 UTC1h 30m
2026-07-09 SWA4682 - Jul 9, 22:50 UTCJul 10, 00:45 UTC1h 55m
2026-07-09 SWA1421 - Jul 9, 19:50 UTCJul 9, 21:15 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-09 SWA1518 - Jul 9, 16:45 UTCJul 9, 18:20 UTC1h 35m
2026-07-09 SWA2943 - Jul 9, 13:50 UTCJul 9, 15:35 UTC1h 45m
2026-07-09 SWA2943 LAX → DEN Jul 9, 13:49 UTCJul 9, 15:35 UTC1h 46m
2026-07-09 SWA333 - Jul 9, 03:10 UTCJul 9, 05:45 UTC2h 35m
2026-07-09 SWA333 DAL → LAX Jul 9, 03:10 UTCJul 9, 05:44 UTC2h 35m
2026-07-08 SWA737 BOS → DAL Jul 8, 22:20 UTCJul 9, 01:50 UTC3h 30m
2026-07-08 SWA4372 - Jul 8, 18:45 UTCJul 8, 21:05 UTC2h 20m
2026-07-08 SWA2825 - Jul 8, 15:45 UTCJul 8, 17:35 UTC1h 50m
2026-07-08 SWA3278 OAK → BUR Jul 8, 12:30 UTCJul 8, 14:45 UTC2h 15m
2026-07-08 SWA4376 - Jul 8, 09:50 UTCJul 8, 10:40 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 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?
Yes. Mode-S AC24C5 is currently airborne.
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 20 distinct callsigns, including SWA4203, SWA4031, SWA3928, SWA3703, SWA343.