sensors Mode-S transponder

AC6204

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8972S · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by BOEING CO

Hex
AC6204
Octal
53061004
Decimal
11,297,284
Country
US
Tail
N8972S
Type
B38M
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC6204.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC6204 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA1572 - 5 2026-04-13
SWA4299 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3634 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA677 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA3634 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 22:55 UTC3h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA3634 - Apr 13, 19:16 UTCApr 13, 22:49 UTC3h 33m
2026-04-13 SWA4299 - Apr 13, 18:35 UTCApr 13, 18:40 UTC5m
2026-04-13 SWA4299 - Apr 13, 16:46 UTCApr 13, 18:18 UTC1h 32m
2026-04-13 SWA1572 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:10 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA1572 - Apr 13, 13:40 UTCApr 13, 16:10 UTC2h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA1572 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:35 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA1572 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:35 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA1572 - Apr 13, 10:20 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA677 PHL → STL Apr 13, 00:44 UTCApr 13, 02:43 UTC1h 59m

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 N8972S page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC6204 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC6204?
AC6204 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8972S.
Where is Mode-S AC6204 registered?
Mode-S code AC6204 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 AC6204 broadcasting right now?
Mode-S AC6204 is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC6204, octal 53061004, decimal 11,297,284.
What flights does AC6204 operate?
Mode-S AC6204 has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including SWA1572, SWA4299, SWA3634, SWA677.