sensors Mode-S transponder

AC5E23

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8961K · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC5E23
Octal
53057043
Decimal
11,296,291
Country
US
Tail
N8961K
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA2080 · 40,000 ft
Flights observed
15
Distinct callsigns
9
Country
US
Last broadcast
12h ago

Current position

AC5E23 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC5E23 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
SWA343 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3172 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2792 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2089 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA882 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA646 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA2655 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1411 - 1 2026-04-14
SWA1354 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 15

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1411 - Apr 14, 10:55 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA1354 CVG → MCO Apr 13, 22:06 UTCApr 14, 00:00 UTC1h 54m
2026-04-13 SWA2792 - Apr 13, 19:49 UTCApr 13, 21:09 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA2792 - Apr 13, 19:54 UTCApr 13, 21:00 UTC1h 6m
2026-04-13 SWA2655 LGB → LAS Apr 13, 17:31 UTCApr 13, 18:23 UTC52m
2026-04-13 SWA3172 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:50 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA3172 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:50 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA3172 - Apr 13, 13:22 UTCApr 13, 16:35 UTC3h 13m
2026-04-13 SWA646 DEN → SFO Apr 13, 10:15 UTCApr 13, 11:55 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA343 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:35 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA343 - Apr 13, 03:50 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA343 - Apr 13, 01:06 UTCApr 13, 02:12 UTC1h 6m
2026-04-12 SWA882 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:10 UTC15m
2026-04-12 SWA2089 SEA → SJC Apr 12, 17:57 UTCApr 12, 19:50 UTC1h 53m
2026-04-12 SWA2089 SEA → SJC Apr 12, 17:57 UTCApr 12, 19:44 UTC1h 47m

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 N8961K page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC5E23 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC5E23?
AC5E23 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8961K.
Where is Mode-S AC5E23 registered?
Mode-S code AC5E23 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 AC5E23 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC5E23 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC5E23, octal 53057043, decimal 11,296,291.
What flights does AC5E23 operate?
Mode-S AC5E23 has broadcast 9 distinct callsigns, including SWA343, SWA3172, SWA2792, SWA2089, SWA882.