sensors Mode-S transponder

8940C2

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Bahrain

Currently assigned to A9C-NE · AIRBUS A-321neo

Hex
8940C2
Octal
42240302
Decimal
8,995,010
Country
BH
Tail
A9C-NE
Type
A21N
Broadcasting now · callsign GFA057 · 3,375 ft
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
5
Country
BH
Last broadcast
1h ago

Current position

8940C2 is currently broadcasting. Map zoomed to live position.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8940C2 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 2026-04-18
GFA131 Gulf Air 1 2026-04-22
GFA130 Gulf Air 1 2026-04-21
GFA057 Gulf Air 1 2026-04-23
GFA056 Gulf Air 1 2026-04-22

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-23 GFA057 BOM → BAH Apr 23, 00:55 UTCApr 23, 04:10 UTC3h 15m
2026-04-22 GFA056 BAH → BOM Apr 22, 19:20 UTCApr 22, 23:00 UTC3h 40m
2026-04-22 GFA131 DEL → BAH Apr 22, 00:10 UTCApr 22, 05:01 UTC4h 50m
2026-04-21 GFA130 BAH → DEL Apr 21, 18:00 UTCApr 21, 22:30 UTC4h 30m
2026-04-18 GFA9002 - Apr 18, 10:40 UTCApr 18, 10:50 UTC10m

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

Mode-S 8940C2 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8940C2?
8940C2 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Bahrain. Assigned to A9C-NE.
Where is Mode-S 8940C2 registered?
Mode-S code 8940C2 is allocated to Bahrain (BH). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 8940C2 broadcasting right now?
Yes. Mode-S 8940C2 is currently airborne.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8940C2, octal 42240302, decimal 8,995,010.
What flights does 8940C2 operate?
Mode-S 8940C2 has broadcast 5 distinct callsigns, including GFA9002, GFA131, GFA130, GFA057, GFA056.