sensors Mode-S transponder

AC4BB8

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8912Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC4BB8
Octal
53045670
Decimal
11,291,576
Country
US
Tail
N8912Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC4BB8.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC4BB8 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
SWA4216 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3332 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1667 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA2716 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1064 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2882 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA2716 - Apr 13, 23:25 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA2716 - Apr 13, 21:25 UTCApr 13, 22:05 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA3332 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:20 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA3332 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA3332 - Apr 13, 16:10 UTCApr 13, 19:45 UTC3h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA4216 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 11:20 UTC3h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA4216 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 11:20 UTC3h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA4216 - Apr 13, 06:40 UTCApr 13, 10:34 UTC3h 54m
2026-04-13 SWA1667 BNA → PHL Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA1667 BNA → PHL Apr 13, 04:00 UTCApr 13, 06:25 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA1667 BNA → PHL Apr 13, 03:40 UTCApr 13, 03:50 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA1064 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 02:20 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-12 SWA1064 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 02:20 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-12 SWA2882 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC3h 0m

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 N8912Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC4BB8 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC4BB8?
AC4BB8 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8912Q.
Where is Mode-S AC4BB8 registered?
Mode-S code AC4BB8 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 AC4BB8 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 AC4BB8, octal 53045670, decimal 11,291,576.
What flights does AC4BB8 operate?
Mode-S AC4BB8 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including SWA4216, SWA3332, SWA1667, SWA2716, SWA1064.