sensors Mode-S transponder

89408F

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Bahrain

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

Hex
89408F
Octal
42240217
Decimal
8,994,959
Country
BH
Tail
A9C-FE
Type
B789
Photo of A9C-FE
No current signal · last broadcast 19h ago
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
BH
Last broadcast
19h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 89408F.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 89408F 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
GFA2143 - 1 2026-04-14
GFA2053 - 1 2026-04-13
GFA2052 Gulf Air 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 GFA2143 - Apr 14, 08:15 UTCApr 14, 08:25 UTC10m
2026-04-13 GFA2053 - Apr 13, 01:20 UTCApr 13, 02:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-12 GFA2052 DMM → MAA Apr 12, 18:30 UTCApr 12, 19:05 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.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the A9C-FE page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 89408F frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 89408F?
89408F is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Bahrain. Assigned to A9C-FE.
Where is Mode-S 89408F registered?
Mode-S code 89408F is allocated to Bahrain (BH). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 89408F broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 19h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 89408F, octal 42240217, decimal 8,994,959.
What flights does 89408F operate?
Mode-S 89408F has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including GFA2143, GFA2053, GFA2052.