sensors Mode-S transponder

AC5B20

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8956Q · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC5B20
Octal
53055440
Decimal
11,295,520
Country
US
Tail
N8956Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA2155 · 5,850 ft
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
US
Last broadcast
19h ago

Current position

AC5B20 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC5B20 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
SWA1433 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-04-13
SWA3918 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA286 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1960 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA397 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA950 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14
SWA1385 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA950 IND → PHX Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 06:45 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA1960 AUS → BIF Apr 13, 22:30 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA1960 - Apr 13, 20:50 UTCApr 13, 21:00 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA1960 - Apr 13, 19:57 UTCApr 13, 20:33 UTC36m
2026-04-13 SWA1433 SAN → OAK Apr 13, 17:46 UTCApr 13, 19:08 UTC1h 22m
2026-04-13 SWA1433 SAN → OAK Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:25 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA1433 SAN → OAK Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:25 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA1433 SAN → OAK Apr 13, 15:16 UTCApr 13, 16:34 UTC1h 18m
2026-04-13 SWA397 SJC → LAS Apr 13, 12:31 UTCApr 13, 13:24 UTC53m
2026-04-13 SWA397 SJC → LAS Apr 13, 12:27 UTCApr 13, 13:16 UTC49m
2026-04-13 SWA3918 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:10 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA3918 TPA → STL Apr 13, 02:17 UTCApr 13, 04:28 UTC2h 11m
2026-04-13 SWA3918 TPA → STL Apr 13, 02:19 UTCApr 13, 04:16 UTC1h 57m
2026-04-13 SWA286 - Apr 13, 00:19 UTCApr 13, 01:22 UTC1h 3m
2026-04-13 SWA286 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:25 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-12 SWA286 - Apr 12, 23:58 UTCApr 13, 01:09 UTC1h 11m
2026-04-12 SWA1385 - Apr 12, 17:32 UTCApr 12, 20:11 UTC2h 39m

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 N8956Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC5B20 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC5B20?
AC5B20 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8956Q.
Where is Mode-S AC5B20 registered?
Mode-S code AC5B20 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 AC5B20 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC5B20 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC5B20, octal 53055440, decimal 11,295,520.
What flights does AC5B20 operate?
Mode-S AC5B20 has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including SWA1433, SWA3918, SWA286, SWA1960, SWA397.