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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
Broadcasting now · callsign DQA395 · 38,000 ft
Flights observed
172
Distinct callsigns
12
Country
MV
Last broadcast
Jul 25, 20:50 UTC

Current position

05A0AF is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

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 12 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
DQA341 Maldivian 31 2026-07-22
DQA394 Maldivian 25 2026-07-23
DQA340 Maldivian 23 2026-07-21
DQA395 Maldivian 19 2026-07-24
DQA707 Maldivian 16 2026-07-25
DQA956 Maldivian 11 2026-07-20
DQA502 Maldivian 11 2026-06-13
DQA957 Maldivian 10 2026-07-20
DQA503 Maldivian 9 2026-06-14
DQA701 Maldivian 8 2026-07-25
DQA700 Maldivian 7 2026-05-30
DQA706 Maldivian 2 2026-04-27

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-25 DQA701 TRV → MLE Jul 25, 16:25 UTCJul 25, 20:50 UTC4h 25m
2026-07-25 DQA707 COK → MLE Jul 25, 10:50 UTCJul 25, 14:55 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-24 DQA395 PEK → MLE Jul 24, 18:15 UTCJul 25, 09:10 UTC14h 55m
2026-07-23 DQA394 MLE → PEK Jul 23, 19:25 UTCJul 23, 23:20 UTC3h 55m
2026-07-22 DQA394 MLE → PEK Jul 22, 21:50 UTCJul 23, 21:45 UTC23h 55m
2026-07-22 DQA341 TFU → MLE Jul 22, 19:55 UTCJul 23, 19:45 UTC23h 50m
2026-07-21 DQA341 TFU → MLE Jul 21, 21:50 UTCJul 22, 21:45 UTC23h 55m
2026-07-21 DQA340 MLE → TFU Jul 21, 19:20 UTCJul 21, 23:35 UTC4h 15m
2026-07-20 DQA957 MEL → MLE Jul 20, 13:25 UTCJul 20, 14:50 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-20 DQA956 MLE → MEL Jul 20, 01:25 UTCJul 20, 02:30 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-17 DQA395 PEK → MLE Jul 17, 18:10 UTCJul 18, 00:55 UTC6h 45m
2026-07-17 DQA394 MLE → PEK Jul 17, 03:10 UTCJul 17, 03:20 UTC10m
2026-07-16 DQA394 MLE → PEK Jul 16, 20:09 UTCJul 16, 23:44 UTC3h 35m
2026-07-15 DQA394 MLE → PEK Jul 15, 22:20 UTCJul 16, 21:45 UTC23h 25m
2026-07-15 DQA341 - Jul 15, 19:55 UTCJul 15, 23:20 UTC3h 25m
2026-07-14 DQA341 - Jul 14, 21:50 UTCJul 15, 21:45 UTC23h 54m
2026-07-14 DQA340 - Jul 14, 19:25 UTCJul 14, 23:30 UTC4h 4m
2026-07-13 DQA957 - Jul 13, 13:45 UTCJul 13, 15:05 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-13 DQA956 - Jul 13, 00:50 UTCJul 13, 02:10 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-11 DQA701 - Jul 11, 15:50 UTCJul 11, 16:15 UTC25m
2026-07-11 DQA707 - Jul 11, 09:45 UTCJul 11, 14:10 UTC4h 25m
2026-07-10 DQA395 - Jul 10, 18:20 UTCJul 11, 07:20 UTC13h 1m
2026-07-09 DQA394 - Jul 9, 14:50 UTCJul 9, 23:20 UTC8h 30m
2026-07-09 DQA707 - Jul 9, 08:55 UTCJul 9, 13:10 UTC4h 15m
2026-07-08 DQA341 - Jul 8, 19:30 UTCJul 9, 07:05 UTC11h 35m
2026-07-07 DQA341 - Jul 7, 21:50 UTCJul 8, 21:35 UTC23h 45m
2026-07-07 DQA340 - Jul 7, 19:50 UTCJul 8, 19:45 UTC23h 55m
2026-07-07 DQA340 - Jul 7, 19:20 UTCJul 7, 23:35 UTC4h 15m
2026-07-06 DQA957 - Jul 6, 13:35 UTCJul 6, 14:55 UTC1h 20m
2026-07-06 DQA956 - Jul 6, 01:20 UTCJul 6, 02:35 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-03 DQA395 - Jul 3, 18:15 UTCJul 4, 01:10 UTC6h 55m
2026-07-02 DQA394 - Jul 2, 19:30 UTCJul 2, 23:35 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-01 DQA394 - Jul 1, 21:50 UTCJul 2, 21:45 UTC23h 55m
2026-07-01 DQA341 - Jul 1, 19:50 UTCJul 2, 19:45 UTC23h 55m
2026-06-30 DQA340 - Jun 30, 19:10 UTCJun 30, 22:55 UTC3h 45m
2026-06-29 DQA957 - Jun 29, 13:24 UTCJun 29, 14:44 UTC1h 20m
2026-06-29 DQA956 - Jun 29, 01:25 UTCJun 29, 02:39 UTC1h 15m
2026-06-26 DQA395 - Jun 26, 18:29 UTCJun 27, 01:15 UTC6h 45m
2026-06-25 DQA394 - Jun 25, 19:09 UTCJun 25, 22:54 UTC3h 45m
2026-06-24 DQA394 - Jun 24, 22:25 UTCJun 25, 21:44 UTC23h 20m
2026-06-24 DQA341 - Jun 24, 20:09 UTCJun 25, 19:44 UTC23h 35m
2026-06-23 DQA341 - Jun 23, 21:49 UTCJun 24, 21:44 UTC23h 55m
2026-06-23 DQA340 - Jun 23, 19:15 UTCJun 23, 22:34 UTC3h 20m
2026-06-22 DQA957 - Jun 22, 13:29 UTCJun 22, 14:59 UTC1h 30m
2026-06-22 DQA956 - Jun 22, 01:05 UTCJun 22, 02:14 UTC1h 10m
2026-06-19 DQA395 PEK → MLE Jun 19, 18:05 UTCJun 20, 00:59 UTC6h 55m
2026-06-18 DQA394 MLE → PEK Jun 18, 19:05 UTCJun 18, 22:35 UTC3h 30m
2026-06-17 DQA394 MLE → PEK Jun 17, 22:25 UTCJun 18, 21:45 UTC23h 20m
2026-06-17 DQA341 TFU → MLE Jun 17, 20:00 UTCJun 18, 19:45 UTC23h 45m
2026-06-16 DQA341 TFU → MLE Jun 16, 22:05 UTCJun 17, 21:45 UTC23h 40m

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 8Q-IAB page for operator, model, and routing details .

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?
Yes. Mode-S 05A0AF is currently airborne.
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 12 distinct callsigns, including DQA341, DQA394, DQA340, DQA395, DQA707.