sensors Mode-S transponder

AC578C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8947Q · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC578C
Octal
53053614
Decimal
11,294,604
Country
US
Tail
N8947Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA569 · 36,000 ft
Flights observed
22
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
16h ago

Current position

AC578C is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC578C 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
SWA4460 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA2538 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA3591 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-14
SWA3267 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2457 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA4285 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA2459 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA951 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 22

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA3591 OAK → PDX Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:20 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA3591 OAK → PDX Apr 13, 23:25 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA3591 OAK → PDX Apr 13, 21:00 UTCApr 13, 22:08 UTC1h 8m
2026-04-13 SWA2459 - Apr 13, 18:36 UTCApr 13, 19:54 UTC1h 18m
2026-04-13 SWA2459 - Apr 13, 18:38 UTCApr 13, 19:59 UTC1h 21m
2026-04-13 SWA2457 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:45 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA2457 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 17:45 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA2457 - Apr 13, 15:43 UTCApr 13, 17:40 UTC1h 57m
2026-04-13 SWA3267 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 14:15 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA3267 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 14:15 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA3267 DEN → EOS Apr 13, 11:10 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA4460 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:40 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA4460 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 05:40 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA4460 - Apr 13, 03:06 UTCApr 13, 05:07 UTC2h 1m
2026-04-13 SWA4460 - Apr 13, 03:36 UTCApr 13, 05:34 UTC1h 58m
2026-04-13 SWA2538 - Apr 13, 02:20 UTCApr 13, 02:30 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2538 - Apr 13, 00:06 UTCApr 13, 02:04 UTC1h 58m
2026-04-13 SWA2538 - Apr 13, 00:10 UTCApr 13, 01:57 UTC1h 47m
2026-04-13 SWA2538 - Apr 13, 00:40 UTCApr 13, 02:30 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-12 SWA951 SAN → SFO Apr 12, 20:14 UTCApr 12, 23:06 UTC2h 52m
2026-04-12 SWA4285 - Apr 12, 17:22 UTCApr 12, 19:07 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-12 SWA4285 - Apr 12, 17:20 UTCApr 12, 18:58 UTC1h 38m

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 N8947Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC578C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC578C?
AC578C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8947Q.
Where is Mode-S AC578C registered?
Mode-S code AC578C 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 AC578C broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC578C is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC578C, octal 53053614, decimal 11,294,604.
What flights does AC578C operate?
Mode-S AC578C has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA4460, SWA2538, SWA3591, SWA3267, SWA2457.