sensors Mode-S transponder

89408E

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Bahrain

Currently assigned to A9C-FD · BOEING 787-9 Dreamliner

Hex
89408E
Octal
42240216
Decimal
8,994,958
Country
BH
Tail
A9C-FD
Type
B789
Photo of A9C-FD
Broadcasting now · callsign GFA154 · 40,975 ft
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
BH
Last broadcast
16h ago

Current position

89408E is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 89408E falls within the block assigned to Bahrain (BH) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in Bahrain 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
GFA155 Gulf Air 3 2026-04-14
GFA154 Gulf Air 2 2026-04-13
GFA2251 - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 GFA155 MNL → BAH Apr 14, 09:35 UTCApr 14, 10:15 UTC40m
2026-04-14 GFA155 MNL → BAH Apr 14, 07:40 UTCApr 14, 07:55 UTC15m
2026-04-14 GFA155 MNL → BAH Apr 14, 05:20 UTCApr 14, 05:45 UTC25m
2026-04-13 GFA154 BAH → MNL Apr 13, 19:45 UTCApr 13, 23:20 UTC3h 35m
2026-04-13 GFA154 BAH → MNL Apr 13, 18:30 UTCApr 13, 19:45 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-12 GFA2251 - Apr 12, 17:20 UTCApr 12, 19:15 UTC1h 55m

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 A9C-FD page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 89408E frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 89408E?
89408E is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Bahrain. Assigned to A9C-FD.
Where is Mode-S 89408E registered?
Mode-S code 89408E is allocated to Bahrain (BH). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 89408E broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 89408E is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 89408E, octal 42240216, decimal 8,994,958.
What flights does 89408E operate?
Mode-S 89408E has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including GFA155, GFA154, GFA2251.