sensors Mode-S transponder

AC250B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8818Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC250B
Octal
53022413
Decimal
11,281,675
Country
US
Tail
N8818Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA1696 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

AC250B is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC250B 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
SWA935 Southwest Airlines 5 2026-04-13
SWA3352 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA2447 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2217 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA1649 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4005 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA3700 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1124 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA4005 - Apr 13, 20:41 UTCApr 14, 00:17 UTC3h 36m
2026-04-13 SWA1649 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA1649 - Apr 13, 18:22 UTCApr 13, 19:48 UTC1h 26m
2026-04-13 SWA935 SJC → MDW Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:00 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA935 SJC → MDW Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:00 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA935 SJC → MDW Apr 13, 15:29 UTCApr 13, 16:46 UTC1h 17m
2026-04-13 SWA935 SJC → MDW Apr 13, 14:10 UTCApr 13, 14:40 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA935 SJC → MDW Apr 13, 12:25 UTCApr 13, 14:05 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA3700 - Apr 13, 10:35 UTCApr 13, 11:05 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA2447 - Apr 13, 02:15 UTCApr 13, 02:45 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA2447 MCO → MCO Apr 13, 01:17 UTCApr 13, 01:56 UTC39m
2026-04-13 SWA2217 SJC → LAX Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:00 UTC40m
2026-04-12 SWA2217 SJC → LAX Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-12 SWA3352 - Apr 12, 19:33 UTCApr 12, 21:20 UTC1h 47m
2026-04-12 SWA3352 - Apr 12, 19:18 UTCApr 12, 21:07 UTC1h 49m
2026-04-12 SWA1124 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:15 UTC1h 0m

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 N8818Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC250B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC250B?
AC250B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8818Q.
Where is Mode-S AC250B registered?
Mode-S code AC250B 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 AC250B broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC250B is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC250B, octal 53022413, decimal 11,281,675.
What flights does AC250B operate?
Mode-S AC250B has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA935, SWA3352, SWA2447, SWA2217, SWA1649.