sensors Mode-S transponder

AC6596

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8981Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC6596
Octal
53062626
Decimal
11,298,198
Country
US
Tail
N8981Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
9
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC6596.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC6596 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 9 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA1108 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3062 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2833 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA1133 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3999 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA3120 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA2334 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA1778 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1489 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA1778 - Apr 13, 23:00 UTCApr 14, 02:14 UTC3h 14m
2026-04-13 SWA3062 - Apr 13, 21:45 UTCApr 13, 22:50 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA3062 SAN → SAN Apr 13, 20:06 UTCApr 13, 21:29 UTC1h 23m
2026-04-13 SWA1133 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 19:35 UTC3h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA1133 - Apr 13, 16:05 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC10m
2026-04-13 SWA2334 SAN → SFO Apr 13, 12:26 UTCApr 13, 14:47 UTC2h 21m
2026-04-13 SWA3120 - Apr 13, 09:55 UTCApr 13, 11:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA1108 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA1108 - Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA1108 - Apr 13, 02:55 UTCApr 13, 04:09 UTC1h 14m
2026-04-13 SWA2833 - Apr 13, 00:02 UTCApr 13, 01:24 UTC1h 22m
2026-04-13 SWA2833 - Apr 13, 00:27 UTCApr 13, 01:42 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-12 SWA1489 - Apr 12, 18:45 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-12 SWA3999 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:25 UTC10m

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 N8981Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC6596 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC6596?
AC6596 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8981Q.
Where is Mode-S AC6596 registered?
Mode-S code AC6596 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 AC6596 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 AC6596, octal 53062626, decimal 11,298,198.
What flights does AC6596 operate?
Mode-S AC6596 has broadcast 9 distinct callsigns, including SWA1108, SWA3062, SWA2833, SWA1133, SWA3999.