sensors Mode-S transponder

AC4888

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8906K · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC4888
Octal
53044210
Decimal
11,290,760
Country
US
Tail
N8906K
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
19
Distinct callsigns
9
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC4888.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC4888 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 9 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA715 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2255 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA4719 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4518 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3342 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2398 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA1584 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1516 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA1497 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 19

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA3342 - Apr 13, 22:35 UTCApr 13, 22:45 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA3342 - Apr 13, 20:27 UTCApr 13, 22:16 UTC1h 49m
2026-04-13 SWA2255 LAS → BWI Apr 13, 19:45 UTCApr 13, 19:55 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2255 LAS → BWI Apr 13, 19:40 UTCApr 13, 19:55 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA2255 LAS → BWI Apr 13, 17:02 UTCApr 13, 19:24 UTC2h 22m
2026-04-13 SWA2398 ATL → MKE Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:10 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA2398 ATL → MKE Apr 13, 14:48 UTCApr 13, 15:53 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA4518 MSY → BNA Apr 13, 12:26 UTCApr 13, 13:42 UTC1h 16m
2026-04-13 SWA4518 MSY → BNA Apr 13, 12:38 UTCApr 13, 13:52 UTC1h 14m
2026-04-13 SWA715 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:20 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA715 BNA → MSY Apr 13, 04:10 UTCApr 13, 05:20 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA715 - Apr 13, 03:49 UTCApr 13, 05:05 UTC1h 16m
2026-04-13 SWA1584 - Apr 13, 01:33 UTCApr 13, 02:59 UTC1h 26m
2026-04-13 SWA1584 - Apr 13, 01:31 UTCApr 13, 02:50 UTC1h 19m
2026-04-13 SWA4719 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:35 UTC15m
2026-04-12 SWA4719 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:35 UTC40m
2026-04-12 SWA1516 - Apr 12, 18:17 UTCApr 12, 20:02 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-12 SWA1516 - Apr 12, 18:58 UTCApr 12, 20:32 UTC1h 34m
2026-04-12 SWA1497 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:30 UTC15m

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 N8906K page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC4888 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC4888?
AC4888 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8906K.
Where is Mode-S AC4888 registered?
Mode-S code AC4888 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 AC4888 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC4888, octal 53044210, decimal 11,290,760.
What flights does AC4888 operate?
Mode-S AC4888 has broadcast 9 distinct callsigns, including SWA715, SWA2255, SWA4719, SWA4518, SWA3342.