sensors Mode-S transponder

AC48F2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8909L · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC48F2
Octal
53044362
Decimal
11,290,866
Country
US
Tail
N8909L
Type
B38M
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
15h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC48F2.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC48F2 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
SWA2909 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA1320 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA4347 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA924 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA4131 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12
SWA3137 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14
SWA1494 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1427 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA3137 MDW → OMA Apr 14, 09:30 UTCApr 14, 09:45 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA924 PDX → LAS Apr 13, 21:45 UTCApr 13, 22:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA1427 - Apr 13, 20:04 UTCApr 13, 20:53 UTC49m
2026-04-13 SWA1320 PHX → OAK Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:45 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA1320 PHX → OAK Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 18:45 UTC2h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA1320 PHX → OAK Apr 13, 14:22 UTCApr 13, 18:40 UTC4h 18m
2026-04-13 SWA2909 - Apr 13, 05:35 UTCApr 13, 05:40 UTC5m
2026-04-13 SWA2909 OAK → SAN Apr 13, 04:30 UTCApr 13, 05:40 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA2909 OAK → OAK Apr 13, 04:06 UTCApr 13, 05:19 UTC1h 13m
2026-04-13 SWA2909 OAK → OAK Apr 13, 04:06 UTCApr 13, 05:13 UTC1h 7m
2026-04-13 SWA1494 LGB → OAK Apr 13, 02:06 UTCApr 13, 03:08 UTC1h 2m
2026-04-13 SWA4347 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:20 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA4347 - Apr 13, 00:01 UTCApr 13, 01:10 UTC1h 9m
2026-04-12 SWA4131 PDX → OAK Apr 12, 17:55 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC2h 20m

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 N8909L page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC48F2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC48F2?
AC48F2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8909L.
Where is Mode-S AC48F2 registered?
Mode-S code AC48F2 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 AC48F2 broadcasting right now?
Mode-S AC48F2 is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC48F2, octal 53044362, decimal 11,290,866.
What flights does AC48F2 operate?
Mode-S AC48F2 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA2909, SWA1320, SWA4347, SWA924, SWA4131.