sensors Mode-S transponder

AC6645

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8986Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC6645
Octal
53063105
Decimal
11,298,373
Country
US
Tail
N8986Q
Type
B38M
Transponder active on ground
Flights observed
13
Distinct callsigns
8
Country
US
Last broadcast
23h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC6645.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC6645 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
SWA4552 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3716 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA1740 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4294 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA3947 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA3172 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1838 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1731 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 13

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA1731 - Apr 13, 22:50 UTCApr 14, 01:51 UTC3h 1m
2026-04-13 SWA4552 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:40 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA4552 - Apr 13, 19:43 UTCApr 13, 21:48 UTC2h 5m
2026-04-13 SWA4552 - Apr 13, 19:44 UTCApr 13, 21:33 UTC1h 49m
2026-04-13 SWA3947 - Apr 13, 16:31 UTCApr 13, 18:39 UTC2h 8m
2026-04-13 SWA1838 - Apr 13, 13:35 UTCApr 13, 15:20 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA1740 - Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:20 UTC25m
2026-04-13 SWA1740 - Apr 13, 10:35 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA3716 APH → DCA Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC20m
2026-04-13 SWA3716 - Apr 13, 01:12 UTCApr 13, 03:48 UTC2h 36m
2026-04-13 SWA3716 - Apr 13, 01:34 UTCApr 13, 04:10 UTC2h 36m
2026-04-12 SWA4294 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:10 UTC15m
2026-04-12 SWA3172 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC3h 0m

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 N8986Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC6645 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC6645?
AC6645 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8986Q.
Where is Mode-S AC6645 registered?
Mode-S code AC6645 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 AC6645 broadcasting right now?
Mode-S AC6645 is currently broadcasting from the ground.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC6645, octal 53063105, decimal 11,298,373.
What flights does AC6645 operate?
Mode-S AC6645 has broadcast 8 distinct callsigns, including SWA4552, SWA3716, SWA1740, SWA4294, SWA3947.