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05A0AF

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Maldives

Currently assigned to 8Q-IAB · AIRBUS A-330-200

Hex
05A0AF
Octal
01320257
Decimal
368,815
Country
MV
Tail
8Q-IAB
Type
A332
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
4
Country
MV
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 05A0AF.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 05A0AF falls within the block assigned to Maldives (MV) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Maldives 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 4 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
DQA707 Maldivian 1 2026-04-13
DQA706 - 1 2026-04-13
DQA701 - 1 2026-04-13
DQA700 - 1 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 DQA707 COK → MLE Apr 13, 13:35 UTCApr 13, 14:10 UTC35m
2026-04-13 DQA706 - Apr 13, 10:15 UTCApr 13, 10:55 UTC40m
2026-04-13 DQA701 - Apr 13, 06:45 UTCApr 13, 07:10 UTC25m
2026-04-13 DQA700 - Apr 13, 04:30 UTCApr 13, 05:05 UTC35m

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.

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Mode-S 05A0AF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 05A0AF?
05A0AF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Maldives. Assigned to 8Q-IAB.
Where is Mode-S 05A0AF registered?
Mode-S code 05A0AF is allocated to Maldives (MV). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 05A0AF 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 05A0AF, octal 01320257, decimal 368,815.
What flights does 05A0AF operate?
Mode-S 05A0AF has broadcast 4 distinct callsigns, including DQA707, DQA706, DQA701, DQA700.