sensors Mode-S transponder

AC61BC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8970Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by BOEING CO

Hex
AC61BC
Octal
53060674
Decimal
11,297,212
Country
US
Tail
N8970Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA178 · 28,250 ft
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Current position

AC61BC is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC61BC 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
SWA2940 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-04-13
SWA3178 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3040 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA4006 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12
SWA3751 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2543 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2323 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA2294 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA3751 - Apr 13, 21:20 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC2h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA2940 HOU → DCA Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:00 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2940 HOU → DCA Apr 13, 16:46 UTCApr 13, 19:52 UTC3h 6m
2026-04-13 SWA2940 HOU → DCA Apr 13, 13:15 UTCApr 13, 15:35 UTC2h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA2940 HOU → DCA Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:05 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2543 - Apr 13, 10:30 UTCApr 13, 12:05 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA3178 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA3178 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA3178 - Apr 13, 03:32 UTCApr 13, 04:39 UTC1h 7m
2026-04-13 SWA2294 MSY → BNA Apr 13, 00:51 UTCApr 13, 02:34 UTC1h 43m
2026-04-12 SWA2323 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:10 UTC15m
2026-04-12 SWA4006 CMH → SRQ Apr 12, 19:31 UTCApr 12, 21:15 UTC1h 44m
2026-04-12 SWA3040 - Apr 12, 16:55 UTCApr 12, 18:33 UTC1h 38m
2026-04-12 SWA3040 - Apr 12, 17:00 UTCApr 12, 18:36 UTC1h 36m

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 N8970Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC61BC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC61BC?
AC61BC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8970Q.
Where is Mode-S AC61BC registered?
Mode-S code AC61BC 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 AC61BC broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC61BC is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC61BC, octal 53060674, decimal 11,297,212.
What flights does AC61BC operate?
Mode-S AC61BC has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA2940, SWA3178, SWA3040, SWA4006, SWA3751.