sensors Mode-S transponder

AC5E8D

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8964L · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC5E8D
Octal
53057215
Decimal
11,296,397
Country
US
Tail
N8964L
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA678 · 38,000 ft
Flights observed
15
Distinct callsigns
7
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

AC5E8D is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC5E8D 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
SWA255 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA1453 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1225 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA4009 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA2639 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4641 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA4025 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 15

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA2639 - Apr 13, 22:45 UTCApr 13, 23:35 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA2639 - Apr 13, 20:55 UTCApr 13, 21:53 UTC58m
2026-04-13 SWA4009 DCA → MDW Apr 13, 19:45 UTCApr 13, 19:55 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA4009 DCA → MDW Apr 13, 17:36 UTCApr 13, 19:49 UTC2h 13m
2026-04-13 SWA1225 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA1225 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:40 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA1225 - Apr 13, 14:15 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA255 DCA → PVD Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 SWA255 DCA → PVD Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA255 DCA → PVD Apr 13, 11:00 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA1453 - Apr 13, 02:55 UTCApr 13, 03:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA1453 - Apr 13, 00:01 UTCApr 13, 02:38 UTC2h 37m
2026-04-13 SWA1453 - Apr 13, 00:30 UTCApr 13, 03:15 UTC2h 45m
2026-04-12 SWA4025 - Apr 12, 19:09 UTCApr 12, 22:27 UTC3h 18m
2026-04-12 SWA4641 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:55 UTC40m

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 N8964L page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC5E8D frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC5E8D?
AC5E8D is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8964L.
Where is Mode-S AC5E8D registered?
Mode-S code AC5E8D 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 AC5E8D broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC5E8D is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC5E8D, octal 53057215, decimal 11,296,397.
What flights does AC5E8D operate?
Mode-S AC5E8D has broadcast 7 distinct callsigns, including SWA255, SWA1453, SWA1225, SWA4009, SWA2639.