sensors Mode-S transponder

AC287C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8826Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC287C
Octal
53024174
Decimal
11,282,556
Country
US
Tail
N8826Q
Type
B38M
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
18h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC287C.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC287C 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
SWA1765 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1388 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA4183 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA3483 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3364 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2942 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA192 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA1543 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1543 ONT → OAK Apr 14, 09:45 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA3364 - Apr 13, 20:44 UTCApr 13, 23:55 UTC3h 11m
2026-04-13 SWA1388 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 19:55 UTC5m
2026-04-13 SWA1388 OKC → DEN Apr 13, 18:33 UTCApr 13, 19:48 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA1388 - Apr 13, 18:15 UTCApr 13, 19:37 UTC1h 22m
2026-04-13 SWA1765 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:20 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA1765 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:20 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA1765 - Apr 13, 15:35 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA192 STL → DAL Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:55 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA3483 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:40 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-12 SWA3483 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-12 SWA4183 - Apr 12, 19:41 UTCApr 12, 21:14 UTC1h 33m
2026-04-12 SWA4183 - Apr 12, 19:41 UTCApr 12, 21:07 UTC1h 26m
2026-04-12 SWA2942 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:40 UTC1h 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.

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Mode-S AC287C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC287C?
AC287C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8826Q.
Where is Mode-S AC287C registered?
Mode-S code AC287C 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 AC287C broadcasting right now?
Mode-S AC287C is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC287C, octal 53024174, decimal 11,282,556.
What flights does AC287C operate?
Mode-S AC287C has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA1765, SWA1388, SWA4183, SWA3483, SWA3364.