sensors Mode-S transponder

AC6289

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8976K · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC6289
Octal
53061211
Decimal
11,297,417
Country
US
Tail
N8976K
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC6289.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC6289 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA1508 Southwest Airlines 4 2026-04-13
SWA4058 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA812 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA811 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1412 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA812 PUJ → BWI Apr 13, 20:25 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC3h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA811 - Apr 13, 13:04 UTCApr 13, 16:22 UTC3h 18m
2026-04-13 SWA4058 - Apr 13, 08:20 UTCApr 13, 09:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA4058 - Apr 13, 07:55 UTCApr 13, 09:30 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA4058 - Apr 13, 04:56 UTCApr 13, 09:24 UTC4h 28m
2026-04-13 SWA1508 SNA → OAK Apr 13, 02:11 UTCApr 13, 03:14 UTC1h 3m
2026-04-13 SWA1508 SNA → OAK Apr 13, 02:10 UTCApr 13, 03:11 UTC1h 1m
2026-04-13 SWA1508 SNA → OAK Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:15 UTC55m
2026-04-12 SWA1508 SNA → OAK Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:15 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-12 SWA1412 LAX → SJC Apr 12, 18:06 UTCApr 12, 22:12 UTC4h 6m

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 N8976K page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC6289 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC6289?
AC6289 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8976K.
Where is Mode-S AC6289 registered?
Mode-S code AC6289 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 AC6289 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC6289, octal 53061211, decimal 11,297,417.
What flights does AC6289 operate?
Mode-S AC6289 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including SWA1508, SWA4058, SWA812, SWA811, SWA1412.