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 20h ago
Flights observed
15
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
20h 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 8 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA3705 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2392 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3869 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3459 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA1379 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3939 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1956 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1394 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 15

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1394 SJC → LAX Apr 14, 10:35 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA3869 - Apr 13, 23:30 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA3869 - Apr 13, 20:52 UTCApr 13, 23:14 UTC2h 22m
2026-04-13 SWA3459 ATL → RDU Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 19:55 UTC5m
2026-04-13 SWA3459 ATL → RDU Apr 13, 17:22 UTCApr 13, 19:48 UTC2h 26m
2026-04-13 SWA1379 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA1379 DEN → MSP Apr 13, 14:55 UTCApr 13, 16:16 UTC1h 21m
2026-04-13 SWA3705 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:50 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA3705 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:50 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA3705 - Apr 13, 09:30 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC2h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA2392 - Apr 13, 00:01 UTCApr 13, 01:58 UTC1h 57m
2026-04-13 SWA2392 - Apr 13, 00:01 UTCApr 13, 01:49 UTC1h 48m
2026-04-13 SWA2392 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 02:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-12 SWA1956 - Apr 12, 18:54 UTCApr 12, 20:29 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-12 SWA3939 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:40 UTC25m

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 20h 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 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA3705, SWA2392, SWA3869, SWA3459, SWA1379.