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AC53B2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8936Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC53B2
Octal
53051662
Decimal
11,293,618
Country
US
Tail
N8936Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC53B2.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC53B2 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
SWA2489 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA438 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2840 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA963 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA4359 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA3751 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA2241 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA4359 - Apr 13, 22:45 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA2489 - Apr 13, 21:20 UTCApr 13, 21:30 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2489 - Apr 13, 20:20 UTCApr 13, 21:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA2489 - Apr 13, 19:46 UTCApr 13, 21:04 UTC1h 18m
2026-04-13 SWA438 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:55 UTC2h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA438 - Apr 13, 15:52 UTCApr 13, 18:39 UTC2h 47m
2026-04-13 SWA963 MCO → AUS Apr 13, 12:30 UTCApr 13, 14:45 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA2840 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:40 UTC20m
2026-04-12 SWA2840 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:40 UTC45m
2026-04-12 SWA3751 - Apr 12, 19:28 UTCApr 12, 22:21 UTC2h 53m
2026-04-12 SWA2241 - Apr 12, 17:20 UTCApr 12, 18:15 UTC55m

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 N8936Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC53B2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC53B2?
AC53B2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8936Q.
Where is Mode-S AC53B2 registered?
Mode-S code AC53B2 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 AC53B2 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 AC53B2, octal 53051662, decimal 11,293,618.
What flights does AC53B2 operate?
Mode-S AC53B2 has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including SWA2489, SWA438, SWA2840, SWA963, SWA4359.