sensors Mode-S transponder

AC6243

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8974K · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC6243
Octal
53061103
Decimal
11,297,347
Country
US
Tail
N8974K
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA2953 · 38,000 ft
Flights observed
17
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
16h ago

Current position

AC6243 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC6243 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
SWA2529 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-04-13
SWA769 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA265 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA2657 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1329 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA455 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1740 - 1 2026-04-14
SWA1058 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 17

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1740 - Apr 14, 10:35 UTCApr 14, 11:05 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA1329 - Apr 13, 21:34 UTCApr 13, 23:14 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA1329 - Apr 13, 21:54 UTCApr 13, 23:22 UTC1h 28m
2026-04-13 SWA2657 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA2657 - Apr 13, 18:35 UTCApr 13, 20:00 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA2529 MDW → MCO Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 17:20 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA2529 MDW → MCO Apr 13, 15:45 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA2529 MDW → MCO Apr 13, 13:20 UTCApr 13, 14:25 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA2529 MDW → MCO Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:10 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA1058 - Apr 13, 11:05 UTCApr 13, 12:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA769 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 09:25 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA769 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 09:25 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 SWA769 PHX → IND Apr 13, 05:42 UTCApr 13, 09:34 UTC3h 52m
2026-04-13 SWA265 LAS → OKC Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:10 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA265 LAS → OKC Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 04:10 UTC3h 50m
2026-04-12 SWA265 LAS → OKC Apr 12, 23:57 UTCApr 13, 04:06 UTC4h 9m
2026-04-12 SWA455 - Apr 12, 17:17 UTCApr 12, 19:24 UTC2h 7m

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 N8974K page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC6243 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC6243?
AC6243 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8974K.
Where is Mode-S AC6243 registered?
Mode-S code AC6243 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 AC6243 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC6243 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC6243, octal 53061103, decimal 11,297,347.
What flights does AC6243 operate?
Mode-S AC6243 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA2529, SWA769, SWA265, SWA2657, SWA1329.