sensors Mode-S transponder

AC6227

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8973S · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC6227
Octal
53061047
Decimal
11,297,319
Country
US
Tail
N8973S
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 17h ago
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
17h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC6227.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC6227 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
SWA805 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA513 - 4 2026-04-13
SWA3212 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA2839 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA2458 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA572 - 1 2026-04-14
SWA4159 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA3096 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA572 - Apr 14, 10:43 UTCApr 14, 12:19 UTC1h 36m
2026-04-13 SWA2458 AUS → DAL Apr 13, 22:20 UTCApr 13, 22:55 UTC35m
2026-04-13 SWA2458 AUS → DAL Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 22:05 UTC2h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA3096 SMF → ONT Apr 13, 16:45 UTCApr 13, 18:44 UTC1h 59m
2026-04-13 SWA4159 BNA → MCO Apr 13, 14:08 UTCApr 13, 15:30 UTC1h 22m
2026-04-13 SWA513 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:00 UTC40m
2026-04-13 SWA513 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA513 - Apr 13, 11:27 UTCApr 13, 13:07 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA513 - Apr 13, 11:20 UTCApr 13, 12:56 UTC1h 36m
2026-04-13 SWA805 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA805 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC45m
2026-04-13 SWA805 - Apr 13, 03:26 UTCApr 13, 04:44 UTC1h 18m
2026-04-13 SWA805 - Apr 13, 03:35 UTCApr 13, 04:40 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA3212 RSW → MDW Apr 13, 00:03 UTCApr 13, 02:22 UTC2h 19m
2026-04-13 SWA3212 RSW → MDW Apr 13, 00:40 UTCApr 13, 02:40 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-12 SWA2839 - Apr 12, 19:45 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC30m
2026-04-12 SWA2839 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:25 UTC1h 10m

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 N8973S page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC6227 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC6227?
AC6227 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8973S.
Where is Mode-S AC6227 registered?
Mode-S code AC6227 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 AC6227 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 17h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC6227, octal 53061047, decimal 11,297,319.
What flights does AC6227 operate?
Mode-S AC6227 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA805, SWA513, SWA3212, SWA2839, SWA2458.