sensors Mode-S transponder

AC2F5A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8842L · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC2F5A
Octal
53027532
Decimal
11,284,314
Country
US
Tail
N8842L
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA116 · 35,000 ft
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AC2F5A is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC2F5A 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
SWA2837 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA2836 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA367 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2943 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1884 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA1206 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3412 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1151 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA1151 - Apr 13, 22:22 UTCApr 13, 23:50 UTC1h 28m
2026-04-13 SWA367 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:30 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA367 - Apr 13, 19:25 UTCApr 13, 21:21 UTC1h 56m
2026-04-13 SWA2943 - Apr 13, 16:05 UTCApr 13, 18:11 UTC2h 6m
2026-04-13 SWA2943 - Apr 13, 16:20 UTCApr 13, 18:23 UTC2h 3m
2026-04-13 SWA3412 MHT → BWI Apr 13, 13:19 UTCApr 13, 14:35 UTC1h 16m
2026-04-13 SWA1206 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:10 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA1206 - Apr 13, 11:15 UTCApr 13, 12:25 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA2837 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 09:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA2837 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 09:30 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA2837 - Apr 13, 05:04 UTCApr 13, 09:39 UTC4h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA2837 - Apr 13, 05:11 UTCApr 13, 09:16 UTC4h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA2836 SJC → SEA Apr 13, 02:50 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA2836 SJC → SEA Apr 13, 00:30 UTCApr 13, 01:35 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA2836 SJC → SEA Apr 13, 00:00 UTCApr 13, 01:35 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-12 SWA1884 - Apr 12, 16:39 UTCApr 12, 19:38 UTC2h 59m
2026-04-12 SWA1884 - Apr 12, 16:57 UTCApr 12, 19:49 UTC2h 52m

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 N8842L page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC2F5A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC2F5A?
AC2F5A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8842L.
Where is Mode-S AC2F5A registered?
Mode-S code AC2F5A 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 AC2F5A broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC2F5A is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC2F5A, octal 53027532, decimal 11,284,314.
What flights does AC2F5A operate?
Mode-S AC2F5A has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA2837, SWA2836, SWA367, SWA2943, SWA1884.