sensors Mode-S transponder

AC3030

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8848Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC3030
Octal
53030060
Decimal
11,284,528
Country
US
Tail
N8848Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA1797 · 40,000 ft
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AC3030 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC3030 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
SWA2253 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1790 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3761 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA257 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA61 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1713 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA1577 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12
SWA1451 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA1713 BUR → DEN Apr 13, 22:20 UTCApr 13, 23:00 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA3761 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:40 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA3761 - Apr 13, 18:42 UTCApr 13, 20:42 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA2253 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA2253 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:25 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA2253 - Apr 13, 15:30 UTCApr 13, 17:18 UTC1h 48m
2026-04-13 SWA1790 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 14:25 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA1790 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 14:25 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA1790 - Apr 13, 11:30 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA61 - Apr 13, 04:50 UTCApr 13, 06:15 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA257 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 02:40 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA257 - Apr 13, 00:05 UTCApr 13, 02:40 UTC2h 35m
2026-04-12 SWA1577 LGA → STL Apr 12, 19:20 UTCApr 12, 22:26 UTC3h 6m
2026-04-12 SWA1451 - Apr 12, 17:40 UTCApr 12, 18:15 UTC35m

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 N8848Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC3030 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC3030?
AC3030 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8848Q.
Where is Mode-S AC3030 registered?
Mode-S code AC3030 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 AC3030 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC3030 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC3030, octal 53030060, decimal 11,284,528.
What flights does AC3030 operate?
Mode-S AC3030 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA2253, SWA1790, SWA3761, SWA257, SWA61.