sensors Mode-S transponder

AC2B61

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8830Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC2B61
Octal
53025541
Decimal
11,283,297
Country
US
Tail
N8830Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA696 · 14,525 ft
Flights observed
7
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AC2B61 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC2B61 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA4133 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA1652 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1752 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 7

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA4133 - Apr 13, 22:45 UTCApr 13, 23:00 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA4133 - Apr 13, 21:46 UTCApr 13, 22:29 UTC43m
2026-04-13 SWA4133 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA4133 - Apr 13, 18:07 UTCApr 13, 20:55 UTC2h 48m
2026-04-13 SWA1652 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 02:20 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-12 SWA1652 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 02:20 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-12 SWA1752 - Apr 12, 17:42 UTCApr 12, 19:47 UTC2h 5m

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 AC2B61 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC2B61?
AC2B61 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8830Q.
Where is Mode-S AC2B61 registered?
Mode-S code AC2B61 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 AC2B61 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC2B61 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC2B61, octal 53025541, decimal 11,283,297.
What flights does AC2B61 operate?
Mode-S AC2B61 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including SWA4133, SWA1652, SWA1752.