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N8981Q V

Fixed Wing Multi Engine · 2025

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Last known — 2 days ago SWA4845

Observed 2026-06-06 22:14:59 MST

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Ground speed

281 kt

Altitude (baro)

9,100 ft

Track

151.0°

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Lat 40.13846, Lng -104.71431

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Engine — CODE 13120

Manufacturer: Cfm Intl

Model: LEAP-1B28 SER

Type: Turbo-fan

Thrust: 29,317 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8981Q

Serial Number: 36982

Year Manufactured: 2025

ACFTREF Code: 13845FZ

Engine Code: 13120

Status: V (V)

Certification: Standard – Transport

Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)

Type Engine: Turbo-fan (5)

Source: master

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Mode S (octal): 53062626

ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC6596

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Registrant

Southwest Airlines Co

2702 Love Field Dr # Hdq-4Gc
Dallas, TX, 752351908

FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 10, 2025

Airworthiness Nov 6, 2025

Expiration Nov 30, 2032

Last Activity Nov 10, 2025

Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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