sensors Mode-S transponder

AC28E5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8829Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC28E5
Octal
53024345
Decimal
11,282,661
Country
US
Tail
N8829Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
15
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC28E5.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC28E5 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
SWA2530 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA1603 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3090 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA2738 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4545 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA3868 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA3505 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2957 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 15

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA2957 - Apr 13, 23:25 UTCApr 14, 01:49 UTC2h 24m
2026-04-13 SWA3090 DAL → ATL Apr 13, 22:45 UTCApr 13, 22:50 UTC5m
2026-04-13 SWA3090 DAL → ATL Apr 13, 20:10 UTCApr 13, 22:30 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA3505 MSY → MCO Apr 13, 17:50 UTCApr 13, 19:10 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA1603 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:30 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA1603 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:30 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA1603 - Apr 13, 15:30 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA2738 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 14:25 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA2738 - Apr 13, 12:13 UTCApr 13, 14:22 UTC2h 9m
2026-04-13 SWA2530 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA2530 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 05:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA2530 - Apr 13, 02:56 UTCApr 13, 05:29 UTC2h 33m
2026-04-13 SWA2530 - Apr 13, 02:29 UTCApr 13, 04:56 UTC2h 27m
2026-04-13 SWA3868 - Apr 13, 00:45 UTCApr 13, 01:50 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-12 SWA4545 - Apr 12, 18:11 UTCApr 12, 19:49 UTC1h 38m

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 N8829Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC28E5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC28E5?
AC28E5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8829Q.
Where is Mode-S AC28E5 registered?
Mode-S code AC28E5 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 AC28E5 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC28E5, octal 53024345, decimal 11,282,661.
What flights does AC28E5 operate?
Mode-S AC28E5 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA2530, SWA1603, SWA3090, SWA2738, SWA4545.