sensors Mode-S transponder

AC65DC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8983Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by BOEING CO

Hex
AC65DC
Octal
53062734
Decimal
11,298,268
Country
US
Tail
N8983Q
Type
B38M
Broadcasting now · callsign SWA2643 · 40,000 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
US
Last broadcast
19h ago

Current position

AC65DC is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC65DC 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA3653 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA2541 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA1997 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 SWA1997 HNL → OAK Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:45 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA3653 MTJ → DEN Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:00 UTC40m
2026-04-12 SWA3653 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-12 SWA2541 DEN → PHX Apr 12, 18:14 UTCApr 12, 19:46 UTC1h 32m
2026-04-12 SWA2541 DEN → PHX Apr 12, 18:09 UTCApr 12, 19:47 UTC1h 38m

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 N8983Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC65DC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC65DC?
AC65DC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8983Q.
Where is Mode-S AC65DC registered?
Mode-S code AC65DC 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 AC65DC broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S AC65DC is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC65DC, octal 53062734, decimal 11,298,268.
What flights does AC65DC operate?
Mode-S AC65DC has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including SWA3653, SWA2541, SWA1997.