sensors Mode-S transponder

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 SWA2878 · 6,825 ft
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
17h 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 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA1199 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-04-13
SWA4214 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1869 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA1354 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA1092 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1008 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA540 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2757 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA2757 BWI → PWM Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA540 - Apr 13, 23:13 UTCApr 14, 00:16 UTC1h 3m
2026-04-13 SWA1869 MHT → BWI Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 22:20 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA1869 MHT → BWI Apr 13, 18:42 UTCApr 13, 22:13 UTC3h 31m
2026-04-13 SWA1092 - Apr 13, 16:57 UTCApr 13, 17:43 UTC46m
2026-04-13 SWA1092 - Apr 13, 13:20 UTCApr 13, 15:50 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA1199 LGA → HOU Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 08:55 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA1199 LGA → HOU Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 08:55 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA1199 LGA → HOU Apr 13, 06:05 UTCApr 13, 08:55 UTC2h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA1199 LGA → HOU Apr 13, 04:37 UTCApr 13, 07:36 UTC2h 59m
2026-04-13 SWA4214 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA4214 - Apr 13, 03:02 UTCApr 13, 04:51 UTC1h 49m
2026-04-13 SWA4214 - Apr 13, 01:29 UTCApr 13, 03:18 UTC1h 49m
2026-04-13 SWA1354 CVG → MCO Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA1354 CVG → MCO Apr 13, 00:00 UTCApr 13, 01:10 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-12 SWA1008 - Apr 12, 19:00 UTCApr 12, 19:05 UTC5m
2026-04-12 SWA1008 - Apr 12, 17:52 UTCApr 12, 18:45 UTC53m

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 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA1199, SWA4214, SWA1869, SWA1354, SWA1092.