sensors Mode-S transponder

AC36EF

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8863Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC36EF
Octal
53033357
Decimal
11,286,255
Country
US
Tail
N8863Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA162 · 39,125 ft
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
US
Last broadcast
15h ago

Current position

AC36EF is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC36EF 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 7 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA3804 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA4252 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-14
SWA1683 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1331 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2677 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1898 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1657 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA4252 STL → SFO Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 09:30 UTC20m
2026-04-14 SWA4252 STL → SFO Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-14 SWA4252 STL → SFO Apr 14, 06:06 UTCApr 14, 09:54 UTC3h 48m
2026-04-13 SWA2677 - Apr 13, 20:55 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC2h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA1683 - Apr 13, 19:00 UTCApr 13, 19:50 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA1683 - Apr 13, 16:20 UTCApr 13, 17:55 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA1898 - Apr 13, 09:30 UTCApr 13, 11:25 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA3804 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA3804 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 05:35 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA3804 - Apr 13, 02:04 UTCApr 13, 05:00 UTC2h 56m
2026-04-13 SWA3804 - Apr 13, 02:50 UTCApr 13, 05:38 UTC2h 48m
2026-04-13 SWA1331 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA1331 DEN → PHX Apr 13, 00:00 UTCApr 13, 01:35 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-12 SWA1657 - Apr 12, 16:46 UTCApr 12, 19:03 UTC2h 17m

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 AC36EF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC36EF?
AC36EF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8863Q.
Where is Mode-S AC36EF registered?
Mode-S code AC36EF 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 AC36EF broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC36EF is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC36EF, octal 53033357, decimal 11,286,255.
What flights does AC36EF operate?
Mode-S AC36EF has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including SWA3804, SWA4252, SWA1683, SWA1331, SWA2677.