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AC27A6

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8820L · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC27A6
Octal
53023646
Decimal
11,282,342
Country
US
Tail
N8820L
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA55 · 6,750 ft
Flights observed
319
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
38m ago

Current position

AC27A6 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC27A6 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

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-29 SWA55 DAL → HOU May 29, 21:35 UTCMay 29, 23:30 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-29 SWA3996 RSW → IND May 29, 17:10 UTCMay 29, 19:50 UTC2h 40m
2026-05-29 SWA3996 RSW → IND May 29, 13:45 UTCMay 29, 15:55 UTC2h 11m
2026-05-29 SWA3591 OAK → PDX May 29, 02:00 UTCMay 29, 05:55 UTC3h 55m
2026-05-28 SWA3591 OAK → PDX May 28, 23:30 UTCMay 29, 00:55 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-28 SWA3591 OAK → PDX May 28, 21:05 UTCMay 28, 22:00 UTC55m
2026-05-28 SWA4035 LAS → OMA May 28, 17:25 UTCMay 28, 19:35 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-28 SWA3192 LAS → SFO May 28, 14:45 UTCMay 28, 15:15 UTC30m
2026-05-28 SWA3192 LAS → SFO May 28, 14:44 UTCMay 28, 15:11 UTC27m
2026-05-28 SWA2498 SJC → BUR May 28, 11:00 UTCMay 28, 13:25 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-28 SWA2498 SJC → BUR May 28, 10:59 UTCMay 28, 13:16 UTC2h 17m
2026-05-28 SWA3161 SAN → OAK May 28, 03:45 UTCMay 28, 04:30 UTC45m
2026-05-28 SWA3538 TPA → BNA May 28, 01:05 UTCMay 28, 02:50 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-27 SWA3130 PHX → DEN May 27, 20:40 UTCMay 27, 21:50 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-27 SWA3372 SJC → LAS May 27, 16:35 UTCMay 27, 19:20 UTC2h 45m
2026-05-27 SWA3450 MSY → DEN May 27, 11:20 UTCMay 27, 14:30 UTC3h 10m
2026-05-26 SWA3829 LGA → TPA May 26, 21:29 UTCMay 27, 00:34 UTC3h 5m
2026-05-26 SWA3344 SNA → SJC May 26, 17:09 UTCMay 26, 20:09 UTC3h 0m
2026-05-26 SWA3344 SNA → SJC May 26, 17:06 UTCMay 26, 20:11 UTC3h 6m
2026-05-26 SWA155 DAL → MCI May 26, 14:09 UTCMay 26, 15:39 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-26 SWA155 DAL → MCI May 26, 14:07 UTCMay 26, 15:38 UTC1h 31m
2026-05-26 SWA3258 PHX → BNA May 26, 11:39 UTCMay 26, 13:04 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-26 SWA3258 PHX → BNA May 26, 11:39 UTCMay 26, 13:01 UTC1h 22m
2026-05-26 SWA1784 BLI → OAK May 26, 03:00 UTCMay 26, 04:30 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-25 SWA3439 SAT → BWI May 25, 23:54 UTCMay 26, 01:20 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-25 SWA663 MDW → OMA May 25, 20:50 UTCMay 25, 22:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-25 SWA3936 PHL → MDW May 25, 17:30 UTCMay 25, 19:35 UTC2h 4m
2026-05-25 SWA3936 PHL → MDW May 25, 17:30 UTCMay 25, 19:33 UTC2h 4m
2026-05-25 SWA3936 PHL → MDW May 25, 13:40 UTCMay 25, 16:10 UTC2h 30m
2026-05-25 SWA2068 OGG → OAK May 25, 03:10 UTCMay 25, 05:35 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-24 SWA1246 IAH → MSY May 24, 20:55 UTCMay 24, 21:45 UTC50m
2026-05-24 SWA1980 LAX → MCI May 24, 18:15 UTCMay 24, 19:50 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-24 SWA1966 TUS → HOU May 24, 15:05 UTCMay 24, 17:10 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-24 SWA3559 SAN → LAS May 24, 12:25 UTCMay 24, 13:45 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-23 SWA1434 LGB → OAK May 23, 22:20 UTCMay 24, 01:15 UTC2h 55m
2026-05-23 SWA2937 LAS → MDW May 23, 18:35 UTCMay 23, 21:15 UTC2h 40m
2026-05-23 SWA2690 PHL → BNA May 23, 14:55 UTCMay 23, 17:20 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-23 SWA830 BUR → SFO May 23, 10:55 UTCMay 23, 13:05 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-23 SWA830 BUR → SFO May 23, 10:55 UTCMay 23, 12:59 UTC2h 4m
2026-05-23 SWA3212 RSW → MDW May 23, 02:45 UTCMay 23, 04:45 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-22 SWA1313 OAK → LAX May 22, 23:35 UTCMay 23, 01:25 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-22 SWA1158 DEN → AUS May 22, 20:25 UTCMay 22, 22:20 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-22 SWA2420 SEA → SJC May 22, 17:05 UTCMay 22, 19:00 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-22 SWA2420 SEA → SJC May 22, 17:00 UTCMay 22, 18:55 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-22 SWA2926 LAS → OAK May 22, 14:30 UTCMay 22, 15:40 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-22 SWA2925 SEA → OAK May 22, 10:50 UTCMay 22, 13:25 UTC2h 35m
2026-05-22 SWA648 LAX → OAK May 22, 03:10 UTCMay 22, 04:55 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-21 SWA2222 LAS → OAK May 21, 22:35 UTCMay 22, 01:00 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-21 SWA639 MCO → PHL May 21, 19:15 UTCMay 21, 19:30 UTC15m
2026-05-21 SWA639 MCO → PHL May 21, 19:14 UTCMay 21, 21:11 UTC1h 58m

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 N8820L page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC27A6 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC27A6?
AC27A6 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8820L.
Where is Mode-S AC27A6 registered?
Mode-S code AC27A6 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 AC27A6 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC27A6 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC27A6, octal 53023646, decimal 11,282,342.
What flights does AC27A6 operate?
Mode-S AC27A6 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SWA202, SWA1918, SWA1266, SWA1199, SWA822.