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
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA3934 · 40,000 ft
Flights observed
18
Distinct callsigns
9
Country
US
Last broadcast
12h ago

Current position

AC56BA is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

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 9 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA444 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3690 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2844 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3167 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2581 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA2103 - 2 2026-04-14
SWA3656 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA3433 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12
SWA2791 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 18

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA2791 OAK → BUR Apr 14, 10:56 UTCApr 14, 12:29 UTC1h 33m
2026-04-14 SWA2103 - Apr 14, 07:10 UTCApr 14, 07:25 UTC15m
2026-04-14 SWA2103 - Apr 14, 05:14 UTCApr 14, 06:51 UTC1h 37m
2026-04-13 SWA3656 RSW → ORD Apr 13, 21:10 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA3690 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:15 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA3690 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 18:19 UTC2h 29m
2026-04-13 SWA3690 - Apr 13, 15:40 UTCApr 13, 18:02 UTC2h 22m
2026-04-13 SWA3167 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 14:20 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA3167 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA2844 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 10:25 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA2844 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 10:25 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA2844 - Apr 13, 05:46 UTCApr 13, 10:10 UTC4h 24m
2026-04-13 SWA444 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA444 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA444 - Apr 13, 01:47 UTCApr 13, 04:34 UTC2h 47m
2026-04-13 SWA2581 MDW → PIT Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:50 UTC30m
2026-04-12 SWA2581 MDW → PIT Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:50 UTC55m
2026-04-12 SWA3433 OAK → SEA Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC3h 0m

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?
Yes. Mode-S AC56BA is currently airborne.
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 9 distinct callsigns, including SWA444, SWA3690, SWA2844, SWA3167, SWA2581.