sensors Mode-S transponder

AC4FB5

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8924Q · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC4FB5
Octal
53047665
Decimal
11,292,597
Country
US
Tail
N8924Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA2229 · 39,000 ft
Flights observed
15
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AC4FB5 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC4FB5 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 7 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA3972 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA939 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA928 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1960 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4262 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA3882 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA3252 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 15

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA4262 - Apr 13, 23:21 UTCApr 14, 00:29 UTC1h 8m
2026-04-13 SWA3882 PHX → SJC Apr 13, 20:52 UTCApr 13, 22:25 UTC1h 33m
2026-04-13 SWA928 - Apr 13, 17:28 UTCApr 13, 19:42 UTC2h 14m
2026-04-13 SWA928 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:20 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA928 - Apr 13, 13:48 UTCApr 13, 16:14 UTC2h 26m
2026-04-13 SWA939 PHX → AUS Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:20 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA939 PHX → AUS Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:20 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA939 PHX → AUS Apr 13, 10:25 UTCApr 13, 12:49 UTC2h 24m
2026-04-13 SWA3972 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA3972 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA3972 - Apr 13, 03:47 UTCApr 13, 04:37 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA3972 - Apr 13, 02:45 UTCApr 13, 03:40 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA1960 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:15 UTC55m
2026-04-12 SWA1960 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-12 SWA3252 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 19:15 UTC2h 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 N8924Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC4FB5 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC4FB5?
AC4FB5 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8924Q.
Where is Mode-S AC4FB5 registered?
Mode-S code AC4FB5 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 AC4FB5 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC4FB5 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC4FB5, octal 53047665, decimal 11,292,597.
What flights does AC4FB5 operate?
Mode-S AC4FB5 has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including SWA3972, SWA939, SWA928, SWA1960, SWA4262.