sensors Mode-S transponder

89409D

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Bahrain

Currently assigned to A9C-TF · AIRBUS A-320neo

Hex
89409D
Octal
42240235
Decimal
8,994,973
Country
BH
Tail
A9C-TF
Type
A20N
No current signal · last broadcast 1h ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
BH
Last broadcast
1h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 89409D.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 89409D 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 5 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
GFA9002 - 1 2026-04-28
GFA182 Gulf Air 1 2026-05-01
GFA181 Gulf Air 1 2026-04-30
GFA042 Gulf Air 1 2026-05-01
GFA041 Gulf Air 1 2026-05-01

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-05-01 GFA042 ATH → BAH May 1, 12:40 UTCMay 1, 14:30 UTC1h 50m
2026-05-01 GFA041 BAH → ATH May 1, 07:00 UTCMay 1, 11:20 UTC4h 20m
2026-05-01 GFA182 JED → BAH May 1, 04:20 UTCMay 1, 04:35 UTC15m
2026-04-30 GFA181 BAH → JED Apr 30, 22:45 UTCApr 30, 23:05 UTC20m
2026-04-28 GFA9002 - Apr 28, 16:45 UTCApr 28, 17:00 UTC15m

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-TF page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 89409D frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 89409D?
89409D is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Bahrain. Assigned to A9C-TF.
Where is Mode-S 89409D registered?
Mode-S code 89409D is allocated to Bahrain (BH). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 89409D broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 89409D, octal 42240235, decimal 8,994,973.
What flights does 89409D operate?
Mode-S 89409D has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including GFA9002, GFA182, GFA181, GFA042, GFA041.