sensors Mode-S transponder

AC538F

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8935Q · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC538F
Octal
53051617
Decimal
11,293,583
Country
US
Tail
N8935Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 4h ago
Flights observed
358
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
4h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC538F.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC538F 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 20 distinct

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-30 SWA2492 MDW → PVD May 30, 02:20 UTCMay 30, 04:35 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-30 SWA2492 MDW → PVD May 30, 02:19 UTCMay 30, 04:24 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-29 SWA1151 COS → DAL May 29, 22:10 UTCMay 29, 23:30 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-29 SWA1151 COS → DAL May 29, 22:05 UTCMay 29, 23:25 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-29 SWA367 BOS → MDW May 29, 19:10 UTCMay 29, 20:55 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-29 SWA2943 DAL → MCO May 29, 16:10 UTCMay 29, 17:55 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-29 SWA3412 LAX → OAK May 29, 13:20 UTCMay 29, 14:25 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-29 SWA3412 LAX → OAK May 29, 13:16 UTCMay 29, 14:24 UTC1h 8m
2026-05-29 SWA1206 SJC → PHX May 29, 11:15 UTCMay 29, 12:20 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-29 SWA3100 SJC → LAS May 29, 02:45 UTCMay 29, 04:35 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-28 SWA2080 ABQ → DEN May 28, 22:40 UTCMay 29, 01:10 UTC2h 30m
2026-05-28 SWA2080 ABQ → DEN May 28, 22:37 UTCMay 29, 01:04 UTC2h 27m
2026-05-28 SWA2080 ABQ → DEN May 28, 20:55 UTCMay 28, 21:35 UTC40m
2026-05-28 SWA2459 MDW → OAK May 28, 18:30 UTCMay 28, 19:40 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-28 SWA2459 MDW → OAK May 28, 18:29 UTCMay 28, 19:43 UTC1h 14m
2026-05-28 SWA2457 MDW → MCO May 28, 15:45 UTCMay 28, 17:40 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-28 SWA2457 MDW → MCO May 28, 15:42 UTCMay 28, 17:35 UTC1h 53m
2026-05-28 SWA3267 BUR → OAK May 28, 11:25 UTCMay 28, 14:40 UTC3h 15m
2026-05-28 SWA608 SFO → SAN May 28, 04:00 UTCMay 28, 06:10 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-28 SWA1396 PVD → BWI May 28, 01:35 UTCMay 28, 02:30 UTC55m
2026-05-27 SWA3853 MSY → LAS May 27, 23:40 UTCMay 28, 00:45 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-27 SWA3853 MSY → LAS May 27, 18:35 UTCMay 27, 21:15 UTC2h 40m
2026-05-27 SWA1917 HOU → MCI May 27, 14:35 UTCMay 27, 16:55 UTC2h 20m
2026-05-27 SWA2363 BNA → BOS May 27, 11:05 UTCMay 27, 13:25 UTC2h 20m
2026-05-27 SWA2363 BNA → BOS May 27, 11:01 UTCMay 27, 13:20 UTC2h 19m
2026-05-27 SWA37 DAL → HOU May 27, 00:04 UTCMay 27, 00:49 UTC45m
2026-05-26 SWA2016 SJC → LAX May 26, 22:20 UTCMay 26, 22:59 UTC40m
2026-05-26 SWA2016 SJC → LAX May 26, 17:15 UTCMay 26, 20:54 UTC3h 40m
2026-05-26 SWA1838 LAS → BUR May 26, 13:54 UTCMay 26, 15:39 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-26 SWA1838 LAS → BUR May 26, 13:54 UTCMay 26, 15:39 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-26 SWA385 MHT → MDW May 26, 10:39 UTCMay 26, 12:54 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-26 SWA4432 DEN → AUS May 26, 05:54 UTCMay 26, 07:34 UTC1h 40m
2026-05-26 SWA2153 ATL → LGA May 26, 03:35 UTCMay 26, 05:05 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-26 SWA161 SJC → BUR May 26, 01:40 UTCMay 26, 02:19 UTC40m
2026-05-25 SWA161 SJC → BUR May 25, 21:49 UTCMay 26, 00:39 UTC2h 50m
2026-05-25 SWA3516 DAL → SJC May 25, 18:25 UTCMay 25, 20:59 UTC2h 35m
2026-05-25 SWA1010 LGB → OAK May 25, 15:45 UTCMay 25, 17:00 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-25 SWA1010 LGB → OAK May 25, 15:43 UTCMay 25, 17:00 UTC1h 17m
2026-05-25 SWA1010 LGB → OAK May 25, 13:30 UTCMay 25, 14:45 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-25 SWA4288 MHT → TPA May 25, 02:20 UTCMay 25, 04:15 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-24 SWA2271 SJC → SNA May 24, 23:15 UTCMay 24, 23:46 UTC31m
2026-05-24 SWA369 MCI → LAS May 24, 18:00 UTCMay 24, 21:50 UTC3h 50m
2026-05-24 SWA369 MCI → LAS May 24, 15:35 UTCMay 24, 16:40 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-24 SWA2199 PWM → BWI May 24, 11:55 UTCMay 24, 14:00 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-23 SWA897 ONT → SJC May 23, 22:35 UTCMay 24, 00:50 UTC2h 15m
2026-05-23 SWA3660 SAN → SJC May 23, 19:00 UTCMay 23, 21:05 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-23 SWA407 BOS → STL May 23, 16:35 UTCMay 23, 17:50 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-23 SWA2800 LAS → GEG May 23, 12:35 UTCMay 23, 15:05 UTC2h 30m
2026-05-23 SWA2844 SAN → SJC May 23, 06:10 UTCMay 23, 10:30 UTC4h 20m
2026-05-23 SWA1306 LAS → PHX May 23, 00:00 UTCMay 23, 04:50 UTC4h 49m

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 N8935Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC538F frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC538F?
AC538F is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8935Q.
Where is Mode-S AC538F registered?
Mode-S code AC538F 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 AC538F broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 4h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC538F, octal 53051617, decimal 11,293,583.
What flights does AC538F operate?
Mode-S AC538F has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SWA3774, SWA956, SWA200, SWA4641, SWA425.