sensors Mode-S transponder

AC340A

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8859Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC340A
Octal
53032012
Decimal
11,285,514
Country
US
Tail
N8859Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA1975 · 18,100 ft
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
17h ago

Current position

AC340A is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC340A 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
SWA2026 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA4514 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3157 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2906 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA845 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA3240 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA2010 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1371 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1371 SNA → OAK Apr 14, 10:00 UTCApr 14, 11:04 UTC1h 4m
2026-04-13 SWA3240 MCO → MSY Apr 13, 22:02 UTCApr 14, 00:07 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA2026 - Apr 13, 19:45 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA2026 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:25 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA2026 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 18:25 UTC2h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA2026 - Apr 13, 14:40 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA3157 MGE → IND Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:20 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA3157 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:20 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA3157 - Apr 13, 11:15 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA4514 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:30 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA4514 - Apr 13, 03:50 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA4514 - Apr 13, 01:23 UTCApr 13, 03:31 UTC2h 8m
2026-04-13 SWA2906 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC10m
2026-04-12 SWA2906 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC35m
2026-04-12 SWA2010 - Apr 12, 19:05 UTCApr 12, 20:33 UTC1h 28m
2026-04-12 SWA845 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:20 UTC5m

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 AC340A frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC340A?
AC340A is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8859Q.
Where is Mode-S AC340A registered?
Mode-S code AC340A 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 AC340A broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC340A is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC340A, octal 53032012, decimal 11,285,514.
What flights does AC340A operate?
Mode-S AC340A has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA2026, SWA4514, SWA3157, SWA2906, SWA845.