sensors Mode-S transponder

AC5066

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8929S · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC5066
Octal
53050146
Decimal
11,292,774
Country
US
Tail
N8929S
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA479 · 17,900 ft
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
16h ago

Current position

AC5066 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC5066 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
SWA3969 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA197 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1728 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA781 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA3076 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA2141 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA1755 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA1601 - 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1601 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:55 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA2141 PHL → MDW Apr 13, 20:10 UTCApr 13, 23:20 UTC3h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA197 - Apr 13, 17:05 UTCApr 13, 18:55 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA197 - Apr 13, 15:02 UTCApr 13, 16:10 UTC1h 8m
2026-04-13 SWA781 - Apr 13, 13:17 UTCApr 13, 14:03 UTC46m
2026-04-13 SWA1728 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:25 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA1728 - Apr 13, 11:05 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA1755 MCO → CMH Apr 13, 00:55 UTCApr 13, 03:19 UTC2h 24m
2026-04-12 SWA3969 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:00 UTC5m
2026-04-12 SWA3969 - Apr 12, 19:05 UTCApr 12, 21:34 UTC2h 29m
2026-04-12 SWA3076 - Apr 12, 16:40 UTCApr 12, 17:56 UTC1h 16m

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 N8929S page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC5066 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC5066?
AC5066 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8929S.
Where is Mode-S AC5066 registered?
Mode-S code AC5066 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 AC5066 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC5066 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC5066, octal 53050146, decimal 11,292,774.
What flights does AC5066 operate?
Mode-S AC5066 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA3969, SWA197, SWA1728, SWA781, SWA3076.