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AC2859

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8825Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC2859
Octal
53024131
Decimal
11,282,521
Country
US
Tail
N8825Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA987 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
18h ago

Current position

AC2859 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC2859 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
SWA486 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2174 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA937 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14
SWA4659 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA384 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2204 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1929 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1217 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA937 SJC → SNA Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:10 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA384 - Apr 13, 21:55 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA486 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:40 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA486 - Apr 13, 19:12 UTCApr 13, 20:38 UTC1h 26m
2026-04-13 SWA486 - Apr 13, 19:04 UTCApr 13, 20:36 UTC1h 32m
2026-04-13 SWA2174 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:05 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA2174 - Apr 13, 15:56 UTCApr 13, 18:02 UTC2h 6m
2026-04-13 SWA1217 - Apr 13, 12:45 UTCApr 13, 14:55 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA4659 MHT → BWI Apr 13, 09:45 UTCApr 13, 11:01 UTC1h 16m
2026-04-13 SWA2204 - Apr 13, 00:52 UTCApr 13, 03:27 UTC2h 35m
2026-04-12 SWA1929 - Apr 12, 17:50 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC2h 25m

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 N8825Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC2859 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC2859?
AC2859 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8825Q.
Where is Mode-S AC2859 registered?
Mode-S code AC2859 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 AC2859 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC2859 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC2859, octal 53024131, decimal 11,282,521.
What flights does AC2859 operate?
Mode-S AC2859 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA486, SWA2174, SWA937, SWA4659, SWA384.