sensors Mode-S transponder

AC2FEA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8846Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC2FEA
Octal
53027752
Decimal
11,284,458
Country
US
Tail
N8846Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA933 · 27,450 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
18h ago

Current position

AC2FEA is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC2FEA 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA3684 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1257 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA3882 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA3171 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2953 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA1530 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1530 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:50 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA1257 SJC → SAN Apr 13, 22:50 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA1257 SJC → SAN Apr 13, 20:40 UTCApr 13, 21:44 UTC1h 4m
2026-04-13 SWA1257 SJC → SAN Apr 13, 17:05 UTCApr 13, 19:20 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA3171 - Apr 13, 14:40 UTCApr 13, 15:20 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA3684 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:45 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA3684 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:45 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA3684 - Apr 13, 11:40 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA2953 OAK → SNA Apr 13, 00:45 UTCApr 13, 03:39 UTC2h 54m
2026-04-12 SWA3882 - Apr 12, 20:00 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC15m
2026-04-12 SWA3882 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:45 UTC1h 30m

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 N8846Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC2FEA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC2FEA?
AC2FEA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8846Q.
Where is Mode-S AC2FEA registered?
Mode-S code AC2FEA 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 AC2FEA broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC2FEA is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC2FEA, octal 53027752, decimal 11,284,458.
What flights does AC2FEA operate?
Mode-S AC2FEA has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including SWA3684, SWA1257, SWA3882, SWA3171, SWA2953.