sensors Mode-S transponder

AC4B72

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8910Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC4B72
Octal
53045562
Decimal
11,291,506
Country
US
Tail
N8910Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA3784 · 38,000 ft
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
13h ago

Current position

AC4B72 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC4B72 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
SWA769 - 3 2026-04-14
SWA3905 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2239 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA581 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA3168 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4628 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA3140 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1201 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA769 - Apr 14, 09:10 UTCApr 14, 09:20 UTC10m
2026-04-14 SWA769 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 09:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-14 SWA769 - Apr 14, 05:42 UTCApr 14, 09:34 UTC3h 52m
2026-04-13 SWA1201 - Apr 13, 21:07 UTCApr 13, 22:59 UTC1h 52m
2026-04-13 SWA3140 - Apr 13, 17:30 UTCApr 13, 20:09 UTC2h 39m
2026-04-13 SWA581 SNA → OAK Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:10 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA581 SNA → OAK Apr 13, 14:20 UTCApr 13, 16:14 UTC1h 54m
2026-04-13 SWA3905 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:00 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA3905 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA3905 - Apr 13, 10:17 UTCApr 13, 13:09 UTC2h 52m
2026-04-13 SWA2239 LAX → LAS Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:40 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA2239 LAX → LAS Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 06:40 UTC2h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA2239 LAX → LAS Apr 13, 03:37 UTCApr 13, 06:39 UTC3h 2m
2026-04-13 SWA3168 - Apr 13, 00:22 UTCApr 13, 02:41 UTC2h 19m
2026-04-13 SWA3168 - Apr 13, 00:09 UTCApr 13, 02:35 UTC2h 26m
2026-04-12 SWA4628 - Apr 12, 17:25 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC2h 50m

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 N8910Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC4B72 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC4B72?
AC4B72 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8910Q.
Where is Mode-S AC4B72 registered?
Mode-S code AC4B72 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 AC4B72 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC4B72 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC4B72, octal 53045562, decimal 11,291,506.
What flights does AC4B72 operate?
Mode-S AC4B72 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA769, SWA3905, SWA2239, SWA581, SWA3168.