sensors Mode-S transponder

8940A0

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Bahrain

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

Hex
8940A0
Octal
42240240
Decimal
8,994,976
Country
BH
Tail
A9C-FI
Type
B789
Broadcasting now · callsign GFA05B · 34,425 ft
Flights observed
218
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
BH
Last broadcast
Jul 26, 22:00 UTC

Current position

8940A0 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8940A0 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 20 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
GFA155 Gulf Air 26 2026-07-25
GFA154 Gulf Air 24 2026-07-24
GFA125 Gulf Air 18 2026-07-25
GFA142 - 13 2026-07-18
GFA090 Gulf Air 13 2026-07-02
GFA091 Gulf Air 12 2026-07-01
GFA006 - 12 2026-06-01
GFA152 Gulf Air 11 2026-07-26
GFA143 - 11 2026-07-18
GFA153 - 9 2026-07-15
GFA002 - 9 2026-06-24
GFA003 - 8 2026-05-30
GFA007 - 7 2026-06-23
GFA166 - 6 2026-07-17
GFA124 Gulf Air 6 2026-07-25
GFA165 Gulf Air 5 2026-07-20
GFA008 - 4 2026-07-22
GFA7277 - 3 2026-04-15
GFA2771 - 2 2026-04-14
GFA248 Gulf Air 2 2026-06-23

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-26 GFA152 BAH → BKK Jul 26, 19:50 UTCJul 26, 22:00 UTC2h 10m
2026-07-25 GFA125 PVG → BAH Jul 25, 22:05 UTCJul 26, 17:20 UTC19h 16m
2026-07-25 GFA125 PVG → BAH Jul 25, 20:45 UTCJul 26, 17:20 UTC20h 36m
2026-07-25 GFA125 PVG → BAH Jul 25, 18:45 UTCJul 26, 17:20 UTC22h 36m
2026-07-25 GFA124 BAH → PVG Jul 25, 16:50 UTCJul 26, 15:25 UTC22h 36m
2026-07-25 GFA155 MNL → BAH Jul 25, 05:30 UTCJul 25, 13:40 UTC8h 10m
2026-07-24 GFA154 BAH → MNL Jul 24, 18:20 UTCJul 25, 03:55 UTC9h 35m
2026-07-24 GFA155 MNL → BAH Jul 24, 05:25 UTCJul 24, 13:55 UTC8h 30m
2026-07-23 GFA154 BAH → MNL Jul 23, 18:20 UTCJul 24, 03:30 UTC9h 10m
2026-07-23 GFA155 MNL → BAH Jul 23, 06:05 UTCJul 23, 12:35 UTC6h 30m
2026-07-22 GFA154 BAH → MNL Jul 22, 18:55 UTCJul 23, 04:00 UTC9h 5m
2026-07-22 GFA008 - Jul 22, 15:35 UTCJul 22, 15:50 UTC15m
2026-07-22 GFA008 - Jul 22, 11:10 UTCJul 22, 14:20 UTC3h 10m
2026-07-21 GFA009 - Jul 21, 12:30 UTCJul 22, 05:25 UTC16h 55m
2026-07-20 GFA165 BAH → SIN Jul 20, 22:45 UTCJul 21, 06:45 UTC7h 59m
2026-07-19 GFA125 PVG → BAH Jul 19, 22:05 UTCJul 20, 17:00 UTC18h 55m
2026-07-19 GFA125 PVG → BAH Jul 19, 20:05 UTCJul 20, 17:00 UTC20h 55m
2026-07-19 GFA125 PVG → BAH Jul 19, 18:05 UTCJul 20, 17:00 UTC22h 55m
2026-07-19 GFA124 BAH → PVG Jul 19, 17:35 UTCJul 20, 16:00 UTC22h 25m
2026-07-19 GFA155 MNL → BAH Jul 19, 05:05 UTCJul 19, 11:20 UTC6h 15m
2026-07-18 GFA154 BAH → MNL Jul 18, 18:00 UTCJul 19, 03:35 UTC9h 35m
2026-07-18 GFA142 - Jul 18, 14:20 UTCJul 18, 14:30 UTC10m
2026-07-18 GFA142 - Jul 18, 08:00 UTCJul 18, 11:15 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-18 GFA143 - Jul 18, 00:50 UTCJul 18, 05:50 UTC5h 1m
2026-07-17 GFA143 - Jul 17, 22:55 UTCJul 17, 23:14 UTC20m
2026-07-17 GFA166 - Jul 17, 12:40 UTCJul 17, 19:40 UTC7h 0m
2026-07-16 GFA165 - Jul 16, 20:45 UTCJul 17, 04:39 UTC7h 55m
2026-07-16 GFA142 - Jul 16, 14:35 UTCJul 16, 15:00 UTC25m
2026-07-16 GFA142 - Jul 16, 08:35 UTCJul 16, 13:05 UTC4h 30m
2026-07-16 GFA143 - Jul 16, 00:25 UTCJul 16, 05:35 UTC5h 10m
2026-07-15 GFA143 - Jul 15, 22:45 UTCJul 15, 23:05 UTC20m
2026-07-15 GFA153 - Jul 15, 13:40 UTCJul 15, 19:35 UTC5h 55m
2026-07-14 GFA152 - Jul 14, 21:35 UTCJul 15, 04:15 UTC6h 39m
2026-07-14 GFA153 - Jul 14, 13:45 UTCJul 14, 20:00 UTC6h 15m
2026-07-13 GFA152 - Jul 13, 20:00 UTCJul 14, 02:35 UTC6h 35m
2026-07-13 GFA155 - Jul 13, 05:35 UTCJul 13, 13:45 UTC8h 10m
2026-07-12 GFA154 - Jul 12, 18:15 UTCJul 13, 03:40 UTC9h 25m
2026-07-12 GFA004 - Jul 12, 15:15 UTCJul 12, 15:35 UTC20m
2026-07-12 GFA004 - Jul 12, 09:20 UTCJul 12, 14:05 UTC4h 45m
2026-07-12 GFA005 - Jul 12, 01:20 UTCJul 12, 06:20 UTC5h 0m
2026-07-11 GFA005 - Jul 11, 23:35 UTCJul 11, 23:50 UTC15m
2026-07-11 GFA123 - Jul 11, 01:15 UTCJul 11, 19:00 UTC17h 45m
2026-07-10 GFA122 - Jul 10, 21:15 UTCJul 11, 19:00 UTC21h 45m
2026-07-10 GFA155 - Jul 10, 05:30 UTCJul 10, 13:40 UTC8h 10m
2026-07-09 GFA154 - Jul 9, 18:20 UTCJul 10, 03:35 UTC9h 15m
2026-07-09 GFA142 - Jul 9, 14:15 UTCJul 9, 14:35 UTC20m
2026-07-09 GFA142 - Jul 9, 08:10 UTCJul 9, 12:50 UTC4h 40m
2026-07-09 GFA143 - Jul 9, 01:05 UTCJul 9, 05:55 UTC4h 50m
2026-07-08 GFA153 - Jul 8, 14:10 UTCJul 8, 20:15 UTC6h 5m
2026-07-07 GFA152 - Jul 7, 20:00 UTCJul 8, 02:30 UTC6h 30m

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

Mode-S 8940A0 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8940A0?
8940A0 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Bahrain. Assigned to A9C-FI.
Where is Mode-S 8940A0 registered?
Mode-S code 8940A0 is allocated to Bahrain (BH). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 8940A0 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 8940A0 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8940A0, octal 42240240, decimal 8,994,976.
What flights does 8940A0 operate?
Mode-S 8940A0 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including GFA155, GFA154, GFA125, GFA142, GFA090.