sensors Mode-S transponder

AC6A65

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N8999Q · BOEING 737 MAX 8 · operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Hex
AC6A65
Octal
53065145
Decimal
11,299,429
Country
US
Tail
N8999Q
Type
B38M
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
14
Distinct callsigns
10
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC6A65.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC6A65 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 10 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
SWA4171 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4109 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA3373 - 2 2026-04-12
SWA1521 - 2 2026-04-13
SWA4022 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA3786 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-13
SWA3260 - 1 2026-04-13
SWA1962 Southwest Airlines 1 2026-04-12
SWA1438 - 1 2026-04-12
SWA1281 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 14

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 SWA3786 PWM → BWI Apr 13, 22:37 UTCApr 14, 00:02 UTC1h 25m
2026-04-13 SWA4171 - Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 21:25 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 SWA4171 - Apr 13, 19:19 UTCApr 13, 21:23 UTC2h 4m
2026-04-13 SWA4109 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 18:15 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 SWA4109 - Apr 13, 16:00 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC15m
2026-04-13 SWA3260 - Apr 13, 13:40 UTCApr 13, 14:50 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 SWA1521 - Apr 13, 04:16 UTCApr 13, 07:39 UTC3h 23m
2026-04-13 SWA1521 - Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 07:40 UTC3h 20m
2026-04-13 SWA4022 - Apr 13, 01:49 UTCApr 13, 03:05 UTC1h 16m
2026-04-12 SWA1962 SMF → LAX Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 00:25 UTC30m
2026-04-12 SWA1438 COS → COS Apr 12, 20:04 UTCApr 12, 20:32 UTC28m
2026-04-12 SWA1281 DEN → COS Apr 12, 18:45 UTCApr 12, 19:05 UTC20m
2026-04-12 SWA3373 - Apr 12, 15:58 UTCApr 12, 17:17 UTC1h 19m
2026-04-12 SWA3373 - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:20 UTC5m

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 N8999Q page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC6A65 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC6A65?
AC6A65 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N8999Q.
Where is Mode-S AC6A65 registered?
Mode-S code AC6A65 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 AC6A65 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 AC6A65, octal 53065145, decimal 11,299,429.
What flights does AC6A65 operate?
Mode-S AC6A65 has broadcast 10 distinct callsigns, including SWA4171, SWA4109, SWA3373, SWA1521, SWA4022.