sensors Mode-S transponder

AC6A1F

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8997Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC6A1F
Octal
53065037
Decimal
11,299,359
Country
US
Tail
N8997Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
6
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC6A1F.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC6A1F 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 6 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA3867 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA3701 Southwest Airlines 3 2026-04-13
SWA2793 - 3 2026-04-13
SWA2220 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-12
SWA1475 Southwest Airlines 2 2026-04-13
SWA4533 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA1475 LAS → OAK Apr 13, 23:10 UTCApr 13, 23:40 UTC30m
2026-04-13 SWA1475 LAS → OAK Apr 13, 20:25 UTCApr 13, 21:20 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA2793 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 19:00 UTC2h 45m
2026-04-13 SWA2793 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 19:00 UTC3h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA2793 - Apr 13, 15:20 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC55m
2026-04-13 SWA3701 CMH → MDW Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 SWA3701 CMH → MDW Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:35 UTC1h 40m
2026-04-13 SWA3701 CMH → MDW Apr 13, 11:19 UTCApr 13, 13:33 UTC2h 14m
2026-04-13 SWA3867 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 06:10 UTC1h 50m
2026-04-13 SWA3867 - Apr 13, 04:12 UTCApr 13, 06:07 UTC1h 55m
2026-04-13 SWA3867 - Apr 13, 03:01 UTCApr 13, 04:58 UTC1h 57m
2026-04-13 SWA4533 - Apr 13, 01:00 UTCApr 13, 02:45 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-12 SWA2220 BWI → ALB Apr 12, 19:10 UTCApr 12, 19:25 UTC15m
2026-04-12 SWA2220 BWI → ALB Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 18:35 UTC1h 20m

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 N8997Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC6A1F frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC6A1F?
AC6A1F is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8997Q.
Where is Mode-S AC6A1F registered?
Mode-S code AC6A1F 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 AC6A1F 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 AC6A1F, octal 53065037, decimal 11,299,359.
What flights does AC6A1F operate?
Mode-S AC6A1F has broadcast 6 distinct callsigns, including SWA3867, SWA3701, SWA2793, SWA2220, SWA1475.