sensors Mode-S transponder

AC48D3

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8908Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC48D3
Octal
53044323
Decimal
11,290,835
Country
US
Tail
N8908Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
15
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC48D3.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC48D3 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA29 - 5 2026-04-13
SWA2883 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2091 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2260 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1451 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1301 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 15

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA1451 - Apr 13, 22:37 UTCApr 13, 23:30 UTC53m
2026-04-13 SWA29 - Apr 13, 20:42 UTCApr 13, 21:24 UTC42m
2026-04-13 SWA29 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA29 - Apr 13, 19:20 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA29 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:25 UTC2h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA29 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA2260 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 14:05 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA2260 ABQ → ABQ Apr 13, 12:16 UTCApr 13, 13:59 UTC1h 43m
2026-04-13 SWA2091 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:00 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA2091 - Apr 13, 04:16 UTCApr 13, 06:03 UTC1h 47m
2026-04-13 SWA2091 - Apr 13, 03:26 UTCApr 13, 05:29 UTC2h 3m
2026-04-13 SWA2883 LAS → OAK Apr 13, 02:07 UTCApr 13, 03:18 UTC1h 11m
2026-04-13 SWA2883 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC10m
2026-04-12 SWA2883 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:30 UTC35m
2026-04-12 SWA1301 LAX → DEN Apr 12, 17:11 UTCApr 12, 22:24 UTC5h 13m

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 N8908Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC48D3 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC48D3?
AC48D3 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8908Q.
Where is Mode-S AC48D3 registered?
Mode-S code AC48D3 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 AC48D3 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 AC48D3, octal 53044323, decimal 11,290,835.
What flights does AC48D3 operate?
Mode-S AC48D3 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including SWA29, SWA2883, SWA2091, SWA2260, SWA1451.