sensors Mode-S transponder

8940A1

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Bahrain

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

Hex
8940A1
Octal
42240241
Decimal
8,994,977
Country
BH
Tail
A9C-FJ
Type
B789
Broadcasting now · callsign GFA155 · 38,000 ft
Flights observed
233
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
BH
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

8940A1 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8940A1 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
GFA002 - 39 2026-07-13
GFA007 - 32 2026-07-13
GFA155 - 13 2026-07-14
GFA154 - 13 2026-07-13
GFA006 - 12 2026-05-24
GFA251 Gulf Air 11 2026-05-18
GFA166 - 8 2026-07-12
GFA008 - 8 2026-07-05
GFA003 - 8 2026-05-23
GFA250 Gulf Air 7 2026-05-17
GFA165 - 7 2026-07-11
GFA152 - 7 2026-07-01
GFA125 Gulf Air 7 2026-06-25
GFA091 - 7 2026-07-10
GFA090 - 7 2026-07-11
GFA142 Gulf Air 6 2026-06-01
GFA009 - 6 2026-07-04
GFA004 - 6 2026-07-01
GFA153 - 5 2026-07-02
GFA124 Gulf Air 5 2026-06-25

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-14 GFA155 - Jul 14, 05:00 UTCJul 14, 08:15 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-13 GFA154 - Jul 13, 18:20 UTCJul 14, 03:35 UTC9h 15m
2026-07-13 GFA002 - Jul 13, 15:15 UTCJul 13, 15:35 UTC20m
2026-07-13 GFA002 - Jul 13, 09:30 UTCJul 13, 14:00 UTC4h 30m
2026-07-13 GFA007 - Jul 13, 01:10 UTCJul 13, 06:01 UTC4h 50m
2026-07-12 GFA007 - Jul 12, 23:35 UTCJul 12, 23:50 UTC15m
2026-07-12 GFA166 - Jul 12, 13:40 UTCJul 12, 20:40 UTC7h 0m
2026-07-11 GFA165 - Jul 11, 20:35 UTCJul 12, 04:40 UTC8h 5m
2026-07-11 GFA090 - Jul 11, 07:10 UTCJul 11, 07:25 UTC15m
2026-07-10 GFA090 - Jul 10, 19:45 UTCJul 11, 05:50 UTC10h 6m
2026-07-10 GFA091 - Jul 10, 02:10 UTCJul 10, 13:25 UTC11h 15m
2026-07-10 GFA091 - Jul 10, 00:20 UTCJul 10, 00:35 UTC15m
2026-07-09 GFA155 - Jul 9, 05:00 UTCJul 9, 13:15 UTC8h 15m
2026-07-08 GFA154 - Jul 8, 18:00 UTCJul 9, 03:05 UTC9h 5m
2026-07-08 GFA002 - Jul 8, 15:05 UTCJul 8, 15:30 UTC25m
2026-07-08 GFA002 - Jul 8, 09:40 UTCJul 8, 13:55 UTC4h 15m
2026-07-08 GFA007 - Jul 8, 01:00 UTCJul 8, 06:05 UTC5h 5m
2026-07-07 GFA007 - Jul 7, 23:35 UTCJul 7, 23:50 UTC15m
2026-07-07 GFA123 - Jul 7, 00:20 UTCJul 7, 20:15 UTC19h 55m
2026-07-06 GFA122 - Jul 6, 22:20 UTCJul 7, 20:15 UTC21h 55m
2026-07-06 GFA166 - Jul 6, 12:00 UTCJul 6, 19:00 UTC7h 0m
2026-07-05 GFA165 - Jul 5, 20:35 UTCJul 6, 04:10 UTC7h 35m
2026-07-05 GFA008 - Jul 5, 15:35 UTCJul 5, 15:55 UTC20m
2026-07-05 GFA008 - Jul 5, 10:05 UTCJul 5, 14:25 UTC4h 20m
2026-07-04 GFA009 - Jul 4, 23:10 UTCJul 5, 05:50 UTC6h 40m
2026-07-04 GFA166 - Jul 4, 12:15 UTCJul 4, 19:30 UTC7h 15m
2026-07-03 GFA165 - Jul 3, 20:50 UTCJul 4, 04:15 UTC7h 25m
2026-07-03 GFA008 - Jul 3, 15:20 UTCJul 3, 15:40 UTC20m
2026-07-03 GFA008 - Jul 3, 10:00 UTCJul 3, 14:15 UTC4h 15m
2026-07-03 GFA009 - Jul 3, 00:50 UTCJul 3, 05:50 UTC5h 0m
2026-07-02 GFA009 - Jul 2, 23:05 UTCJul 2, 23:30 UTC25m
2026-07-02 GFA153 - Jul 2, 13:35 UTCJul 2, 19:50 UTC6h 15m
2026-07-01 GFA152 - Jul 1, 19:55 UTCJul 2, 02:15 UTC6h 20m
2026-07-01 GFA004 - Jul 1, 15:15 UTCJul 1, 15:35 UTC20m
2026-07-01 GFA004 - Jul 1, 09:20 UTCJul 1, 14:05 UTC4h 45m
2026-06-30 GFA005 BAH → MAN Jun 30, 23:35 UTCJul 1, 06:10 UTC6h 35m
2026-06-30 GFA2090 - Jun 30, 19:50 UTCJun 30, 20:15 UTC25m
2026-06-30 GFA2090 - Jun 30, 03:20 UTCJun 30, 16:00 UTC12h 40m
2026-06-29 GFA2091 - Jun 29, 10:44 UTCJun 30, 00:14 UTC13h 30m
2026-06-29 GFA090 JFK → BAH Jun 29, 06:29 UTCJun 29, 06:54 UTC25m
2026-06-28 GFA090 JFK → BAH Jun 28, 19:34 UTCJun 29, 05:20 UTC9h 45m
2026-06-28 GFA091 BAH → JFK Jun 28, 02:34 UTCJun 28, 13:55 UTC11h 20m
2026-06-28 GFA091 BAH → JFK Jun 28, 00:55 UTCJun 28, 01:10 UTC15m
2026-06-27 GFA166 - Jun 27, 12:25 UTCJun 27, 19:24 UTC7h 0m
2026-06-26 GFA165 - Jun 26, 20:50 UTCJun 27, 04:34 UTC7h 45m
2026-06-25 GFA125 PVG → BAH Jun 25, 22:20 UTCJun 26, 16:54 UTC18h 35m
2026-06-25 GFA125 PVG → BAH Jun 25, 20:19 UTCJun 26, 16:54 UTC20h 35m
2026-06-25 GFA125 PVG → BAH Jun 25, 18:19 UTCJun 26, 16:54 UTC22h 35m
2026-06-25 GFA124 BAH → PVG Jun 25, 18:04 UTCJun 26, 16:14 UTC22h 10m
2026-06-25 GFA004 - Jun 25, 15:04 UTCJun 25, 15:24 UTC20m

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

Mode-S 8940A1 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8940A1?
8940A1 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Bahrain. Assigned to A9C-FJ.
Where is Mode-S 8940A1 registered?
Mode-S code 8940A1 is allocated to Bahrain (BH). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 8940A1 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 8940A1 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8940A1, octal 42240241, decimal 8,994,977.
What flights does 8940A1 operate?
Mode-S 8940A1 has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including GFA002, GFA007, GFA155, GFA154, GFA006.