sensors Mode-S transponder

AC429B

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8897K · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC429B
Octal
53041233
Decimal
11,289,243
Country
US
Tail
N8897K
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1h ago
Flights observed
318
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
1h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC429B.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC429B 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 20 distinct

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-29 SWA680 SDF → MDW May 29, 22:00 UTCMay 30, 01:40 UTC3h 40m
2026-05-29 SWA3295 MSP → LAS May 29, 18:35 UTCMay 29, 20:30 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-29 SWA3551 LAS → DEN May 29, 13:15 UTCMay 29, 17:10 UTC3h 55m
2026-05-29 SWA1748 OAK → DAL May 29, 03:45 UTCMay 29, 07:35 UTC3h 50m
2026-05-28 SWA1250 LIT → STL May 28, 23:50 UTCMay 29, 02:05 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-28 SWA783 DAL → OAK May 28, 15:20 UTCMay 28, 21:10 UTC5h 50m
2026-05-28 SWA3994 DAL → LAX May 28, 12:05 UTCMay 28, 13:22 UTC1h 17m
2026-05-28 SWA3994 DAL → LAX May 28, 12:10 UTCMay 28, 13:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-28 SWA2229 PHX → SFO May 28, 00:25 UTCMay 28, 04:15 UTC3h 50m
2026-05-27 SWA410 MIA → MSY May 27, 19:50 UTCMay 27, 23:00 UTC3h 10m
2026-05-27 SWA3463 DAL → CMH May 27, 17:00 UTCMay 27, 18:40 UTC1h 40m
2026-05-27 SWA3463 DAL → CMH May 27, 15:30 UTCMay 27, 16:00 UTC30m
2026-05-27 SWA769 MHT → MCO May 27, 05:55 UTCMay 27, 09:50 UTC3h 55m
2026-05-27 SWA1883 AUS → MDW May 27, 03:14 UTCMay 27, 03:59 UTC45m
2026-05-26 SWA1435 OGG → SJC May 26, 23:10 UTCMay 27, 00:44 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-26 SWA1226 SJC → ONT May 26, 19:25 UTCMay 26, 22:05 UTC2h 40m
2026-05-26 SWA1226 SJC → ONT May 26, 19:24 UTCMay 26, 22:03 UTC2h 39m
2026-05-26 SWA4726 SAN → COS May 26, 16:15 UTCMay 26, 17:39 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-26 SWA4726 SAN → COS May 26, 16:12 UTCMay 26, 17:39 UTC1h 27m
2026-05-26 SWA682 SEA → SJC May 26, 13:19 UTCMay 26, 14:55 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-26 SWA4186 DEN → BOS May 26, 10:39 UTCMay 26, 11:54 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-26 SWA1319 OAK → ONT May 26, 02:35 UTCMay 26, 03:50 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-26 SWA1319 OAK → ONT May 26, 02:31 UTCMay 26, 03:50 UTC1h 19m
2026-05-25 SWA1947 MCO → SAT May 25, 23:19 UTCMay 26, 01:30 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-25 SWA1947 MCO → SAT May 25, 18:15 UTCMay 25, 21:49 UTC3h 35m
2026-05-25 SWA113 MIA → DEN May 25, 15:05 UTCMay 25, 16:55 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-25 SWA2985 SJC → BUR May 25, 13:00 UTCMay 25, 14:00 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-25 SWA2704 MCO → OMA May 25, 02:55 UTCMay 25, 04:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-24 SWA2704 MCO → OMA May 24, 23:00 UTCMay 24, 23:46 UTC46m
2026-05-24 SWA2704 MCO → OMA May 24, 21:35 UTCMay 24, 21:45 UTC10m
2026-05-24 SWA1582 OAK → SLC May 24, 16:25 UTCMay 24, 20:35 UTC4h 10m
2026-05-24 SWA3549 BUR → LAS May 24, 12:05 UTCMay 24, 14:35 UTC2h 30m
2026-05-23 SWA1267 BWI → PVD May 23, 22:55 UTCMay 24, 01:05 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-23 SWA3483 MDW → ALB May 23, 18:25 UTCMay 23, 20:30 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-23 SWA3483 MDW → ALB May 23, 14:10 UTCMay 23, 17:10 UTC3h 0m
2026-05-23 SWA2336 DEN → SFO May 23, 05:50 UTCMay 23, 07:15 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-23 SWA1164 ATL → MKE May 23, 01:30 UTCMay 23, 04:45 UTC3h 15m
2026-05-22 SWA1670 ALB → BWI May 22, 23:20 UTCMay 23, 00:05 UTC45m
2026-05-22 SWA2386 SAN → OAK May 22, 20:00 UTCMay 22, 22:10 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-22 SWA3107 ORD → RSW May 22, 16:15 UTCMay 22, 18:30 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-22 SWA667 BDL → MCO May 22, 12:50 UTCMay 22, 15:05 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-22 SWA2488 SFO → LAS May 22, 10:35 UTCMay 22, 11:35 UTC1h 0m
2026-05-22 SWA1872 BOS → BWI May 22, 03:55 UTCMay 22, 04:50 UTC55m
2026-05-22 SWA813 BOS → MDW May 22, 02:05 UTCMay 22, 02:55 UTC50m
2026-05-22 SWA813 BOS → MDW May 22, 02:04 UTCMay 22, 02:51 UTC47m
2026-05-21 SWA3649 SJC → PDX May 21, 23:30 UTCMay 22, 00:55 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-21 SWA3649 SJC → PDX May 21, 19:00 UTCMay 21, 21:45 UTC2h 45m
2026-05-21 SWA2209 PHX → OAK May 21, 16:50 UTCMay 21, 17:45 UTC55m
2026-05-21 SWA2209 PHX → OAK May 21, 13:20 UTCMay 21, 15:35 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-21 SWA2209 PHX → OAK May 21, 09:50 UTCMay 21, 12:05 UTC2h 15m

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 N8897K page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC429B frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC429B?
AC429B is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8897K.
Where is Mode-S AC429B registered?
Mode-S code AC429B 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 AC429B broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC429B, octal 53041233, decimal 11,289,243.
What flights does AC429B operate?
Mode-S AC429B has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SWA4726, SWA3952, SWA898, SWA551, SWA4650.