sensors Mode-S transponder

AC6573

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8980Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC6573
Octal
53062563
Decimal
11,298,163
Country
US
Tail
N8980Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA2421 · -50 ft
Flights observed
16
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Current position

AC6573 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC6573 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
SWA4501 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3481 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1198 - 3 2026-04-12
SWA2393 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1406 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA840 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA4037 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1082 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 16

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA840 - Apr 13, 21:40 UTCApr 13, 23:45 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA1406 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:15 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA1406 - Apr 13, 16:56 UTCApr 13, 19:47 UTC2h 51m
2026-04-13 SWA2393 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:20 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA2393 - Apr 13, 14:55 UTCApr 13, 15:59 UTC1h 4m
2026-04-13 SWA3481 - Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA3481 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:30 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA3481 - Apr 13, 11:11 UTCApr 13, 13:29 UTC2h 18m
2026-04-13 SWA4501 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA4501 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA4501 - Apr 13, 03:17 UTCApr 13, 04:46 UTC1h 29m
2026-04-13 SWA4037 - Apr 13, 01:00 UTCApr 13, 02:20 UTC1h 20m
2026-04-12 SWA1198 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:05 UTC10m
2026-04-12 SWA1198 LAS → LAS Apr 12, 20:14 UTCApr 12, 23:54 UTC3h 40m
2026-04-12 SWA1198 LAS → LAS Apr 12, 20:14 UTCApr 12, 23:29 UTC3h 15m
2026-04-12 SWA1082 ALB → MDW Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 19:10 UTC1h 55m

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 N8980Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC6573 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC6573?
AC6573 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8980Q.
Where is Mode-S AC6573 registered?
Mode-S code AC6573 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 AC6573 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC6573 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC6573, octal 53062563, decimal 11,298,163.
What flights does AC6573 operate?
Mode-S AC6573 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA4501, SWA3481, SWA1198, SWA2393, SWA1406.