sensors Mode-S transponder

AC56BA

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8941Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC56BA
Octal
53053272
Decimal
11,294,394
Country
US
Tail
N8941Q
Type
B38M
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
347
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
US
Last broadcast
1h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC56BA.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC56BA 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
2026-05-29 SWA3386 LAS → SEA May 29, 23:15 UTCMay 30, 00:00 UTC45m
2026-05-29 SWA2770 SJC → SLC May 29, 21:10 UTCMay 29, 21:45 UTC35m
2026-05-29 SWA2770 SJC → SLC May 29, 21:06 UTCMay 29, 21:53 UTC47m
2026-05-29 SWA2565 SEA → MDW May 29, 17:15 UTCMay 29, 19:50 UTC2h 35m
2026-05-29 SWA1686 LAX → LAS May 29, 13:25 UTCMay 29, 15:55 UTC2h 30m
2026-05-29 SWA1686 LAX → LAS May 29, 13:23 UTCMay 29, 15:55 UTC2h 32m
2026-05-29 SWA2931 LGB → RNO May 29, 10:20 UTCMay 29, 12:05 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-29 SWA2931 LGB → RNO May 29, 10:19 UTCMay 29, 12:05 UTC1h 47m
2026-05-29 SWA648 LAX → OAK May 29, 01:45 UTCMay 29, 03:35 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-28 SWA2222 LAS → OAK May 28, 22:25 UTCMay 29, 00:50 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-28 SWA639 MCO → PHL May 28, 19:10 UTCMay 28, 21:05 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-28 SWA639 MCO → PHL May 28, 19:06 UTCMay 28, 21:02 UTC1h 57m
2026-05-28 SWA463 SJC → BUR May 28, 15:40 UTCMay 28, 17:45 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-28 SWA3229 LAS → AUS May 28, 12:50 UTCMay 28, 14:25 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-28 SWA2825 BDL → BWI May 28, 10:20 UTCMay 28, 11:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-28 SWA1103 OAK → MDW May 28, 02:50 UTCMay 28, 04:10 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-28 SWA697 PDX → OAK May 28, 00:10 UTCMay 28, 01:20 UTC1h 10m
2026-05-27 SWA3649 SJC → PDX May 27, 21:15 UTCMay 27, 22:40 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-27 SWA3374 IAD → DEN May 27, 17:35 UTCMay 27, 20:00 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-27 SWA3374 IAD → DEN May 27, 17:31 UTCMay 27, 20:00 UTC2h 30m
2026-05-27 SWA1300 OAK → DEN May 27, 14:20 UTCMay 27, 16:05 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-27 SWA3346 BUR → SFO May 27, 11:05 UTCMay 27, 13:00 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-27 SWA233 PWM → BWI May 27, 02:14 UTCMay 27, 03:34 UTC1h 20m
2026-05-26 SWA2643 ATL → MSY May 26, 23:35 UTCMay 27, 00:59 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-26 SWA3996 RSW → IND May 26, 18:59 UTCMay 26, 21:34 UTC2h 35m
2026-05-26 SWA3996 RSW → IND May 26, 15:00 UTCMay 26, 17:30 UTC2h 30m
2026-05-26 SWA1905 SMF → SAN May 26, 05:34 UTCMay 26, 06:14 UTC40m
2026-05-26 SWA1905 SMF → SAN May 26, 02:55 UTCMay 26, 04:24 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-25 SWA2539 DEN → SJC May 25, 23:35 UTCMay 26, 01:44 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-25 SWA1540 DAL → AMA May 25, 19:44 UTCMay 25, 22:15 UTC2h 30m
2026-05-25 SWA3795 BNA → MKE May 25, 15:55 UTCMay 25, 18:00 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-25 SWA3795 BNA → MKE May 25, 15:50 UTCMay 25, 17:58 UTC2h 8m
2026-05-25 SWA3795 BNA → MKE May 25, 12:20 UTCMay 25, 14:25 UTC2h 5m
2026-05-24 SWA3581 DEN → LGB May 24, 23:00 UTCMay 25, 03:15 UTC4h 15m
2026-05-24 SWA2578 LAS → PHX May 24, 20:30 UTCMay 24, 21:45 UTC1h 15m
2026-05-24 SWA3152 BNA → VPS May 24, 17:05 UTCMay 24, 19:30 UTC2h 25m
2026-05-24 SWA324 STL → DAL May 24, 13:05 UTCMay 24, 15:50 UTC2h 45m
2026-05-24 SWA1953 LAX → OAK May 24, 00:55 UTCMay 24, 02:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-05-23 SWA1139 AUS → FLL May 23, 20:00 UTCMay 23, 23:40 UTC3h 40m
2026-05-23 SWA155 DAL → MCI May 23, 16:55 UTCMay 23, 18:40 UTC1h 46m
2026-05-23 SWA155 DAL → MCI May 23, 16:50 UTCMay 23, 18:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-23 SWA564 LAS → OAK May 23, 14:55 UTCMay 23, 15:45 UTC50m
2026-05-23 SWA564 LAS → OAK May 23, 14:50 UTCMay 23, 15:39 UTC49m
2026-05-23 SWA565 SJC → RNO May 23, 12:35 UTCMay 23, 13:40 UTC1h 5m
2026-05-23 SWA565 SJC → RNO May 23, 12:29 UTCMay 23, 13:33 UTC1h 4m
2026-05-23 SWA1856 ONT → SJC May 23, 00:05 UTCMay 23, 02:50 UTC2h 44m
2026-05-22 SWA2919 MSY → DAL May 22, 19:01 UTCMay 22, 22:43 UTC3h 42m
2026-05-22 SWA2919 MSY → DAL May 22, 19:05 UTCMay 22, 22:50 UTC3h 45m
2026-05-22 SWA671 LGB → DAL May 22, 15:20 UTCMay 22, 17:20 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-22 SWA671 LGB → DAL May 22, 15:19 UTCMay 22, 17:12 UTC1h 54m

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 N8941Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC56BA frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC56BA?
AC56BA is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8941Q.
Where is Mode-S AC56BA registered?
Mode-S code AC56BA 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 AC56BA broadcasting right now?
Mode-S AC56BA is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC56BA, octal 53053272, decimal 11,294,394.
What flights does AC56BA operate?
Mode-S AC56BA has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including SWA444, SWA2680, SWA2369, SWA1926, SWA1335.