N8311Q - 2012 Boeing 737-8H4 Aircraft Registration

B37M

2012 BOEING 737-8H4

Aircraft Description

N8311Q is a 2012 Boeing 737-8H4, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Southwest Airlines Co in Dallas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 12, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on June 26, 2012. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cfm Intl CFM56-7B26E engine producing 26300 pounds of thrust, N8311Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5E9B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8311Q was last tracked by AviatorDB near Baltimore/washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (KBWI) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8311Q was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Boeing Company, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is one of the world's largest aerospace companies. Boeing has manufactured commercial airliners, military aircraft, and space vehicles since 1916, with iconic products including the 737, 747, 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner. AviatorDB tracks 6,953 Boeing aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 737-8H4 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8311Q. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2012
Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
737-8H4
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
B37M737 MAX 7
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 12, 2012
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 26, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Address
2702 LOVE FIELD DR # HDQ-4GC
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
Texas75235-1908
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Southwest Airlines Co
ICAO Code
SWA

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CFM INTL
Engine Model
CFM56-7B26E
Thrust
26300 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
52657233
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5E9B

Additional Details

Registration
N8311Q
Serial Number
38808
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
143
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01083173

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 23:39:44)
Airport
Latitude
27.984238
Longitude
-82.533113

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC