sensors Mode-S transponder

AC5F42

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8969S · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by BOEING CO

Hex
AC5F42
Octal
53057502
Decimal
11,296,578
Country
US
Tail
N8969S
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA3610 · 34,000 ft
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AC5F42 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC5F42 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA4055 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA3435 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA1318 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA424 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1201 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4616 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA4055 FLL → STL Apr 13, 21:17 UTCApr 13, 23:53 UTC2h 36m
2026-04-13 SWA4055 FLL → STL Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA4055 FLL → STL Apr 13, 18:15 UTCApr 13, 20:05 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA1318 SAN → OAK Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:55 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA1318 SAN → OAK Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA1318 SAN → OAK Apr 13, 13:54 UTCApr 13, 16:54 UTC3h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA3435 BNA → IAH Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 07:05 UTC2h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA3435 BNA → IAH Apr 13, 04:05 UTCApr 13, 07:06 UTC3h 1m
2026-04-13 SWA3435 BNA → IAH Apr 13, 04:09 UTCApr 13, 07:02 UTC2h 53m
2026-04-13 SWA424 - Apr 13, 02:23 UTCApr 13, 03:04 UTC41m
2026-04-13 SWA424 - Apr 13, 02:29 UTCApr 13, 03:05 UTC36m
2026-04-13 SWA1201 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-12 SWA1201 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:35 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-12 SWA4616 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 19:00 UTC1h 45m

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 N8969S page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC5F42 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC5F42?
AC5F42 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8969S.
Where is Mode-S AC5F42 registered?
Mode-S code AC5F42 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 AC5F42 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC5F42 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC5F42, octal 53057502, decimal 11,296,578.
What flights does AC5F42 operate?
Mode-S AC5F42 has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including SWA4055, SWA3435, SWA1318, SWA424, SWA1201.