sensors Mode-S transponder

8940CB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to Bahrain

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

Hex
8940CB
Octal
42240313
Decimal
8,995,019
Country
BH
Tail
A9C-XB
Type
A21N
No current signal · last broadcast 5h ago
Flights observed
352
Distinct callsigns
20
Country
BH
Last broadcast
5h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8940CB.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8940CB 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
GFA281 - 17 2026-07-12
GFA068 - 14 2026-07-05
GFA069 - 13 2026-06-22
GFA524 - 12 2026-07-14
GFA280 - 12 2026-07-12
GFA283 - 11 2026-07-16
GFA183 - 11 2026-07-15
GFA770 - 10 2026-07-17
GFA525 - 9 2026-07-14
GFA282 - 9 2026-07-15
GFA184 - 9 2026-07-15
GFA070 Gulf Air 9 2026-06-20
GFA131 - 8 2026-07-18
GFA130 Gulf Air 8 2026-07-17
GFA053 - 8 2026-07-10
GFA274 - 7 2026-06-15
GFA171 Gulf Air 7 2026-06-27
GFA771 Gulf Air 6 2026-07-17
GFA276 Gulf Air 6 2026-06-11
GFA182 - 6 2026-07-02

Recent flights last 50

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-18 GFA131 - Jul 18, 00:10 UTCJul 18, 00:35 UTC25m
2026-07-17 GFA130 BAH → DEL Jul 17, 18:50 UTCJul 17, 22:25 UTC3h 35m
2026-07-17 GFA771 ISB → BAH Jul 17, 13:50 UTCJul 17, 14:04 UTC15m
2026-07-17 GFA770 - Jul 17, 08:59 UTCJul 17, 11:25 UTC2h 25m
2026-07-17 GFA057 - Jul 17, 00:50 UTCJul 17, 03:50 UTC3h 0m
2026-07-16 GFA056 BAH → BOM Jul 16, 20:09 UTCJul 16, 23:29 UTC3h 20m
2026-07-16 GFA511 - Jul 16, 18:05 UTCJul 16, 18:55 UTC50m
2026-07-16 GFA510 - Jul 16, 15:45 UTCJul 16, 16:40 UTC55m
2026-07-16 GFA770 - Jul 16, 06:15 UTCJul 16, 14:20 UTC8h 5m
2026-07-16 GFA283 - Jul 16, 00:25 UTCJul 16, 04:15 UTC3h 50m
2026-07-15 GFA282 - Jul 15, 18:40 UTCJul 15, 22:45 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-15 GFA184 - Jul 15, 16:10 UTCJul 15, 16:25 UTC15m
2026-07-15 GFA183 - Jul 15, 11:15 UTCJul 15, 11:30 UTC15m
2026-07-15 GFA080 - Jul 15, 06:15 UTCJul 15, 06:40 UTC25m
2026-07-15 GFA080 - Jul 15, 04:05 UTCJul 15, 05:00 UTC55m
2026-07-15 GFA079 - Jul 15, 02:20 UTCJul 15, 02:50 UTC30m
2026-07-15 GFA079 - Jul 15, 00:25 UTCJul 15, 00:40 UTC15m
2026-07-14 GFA753 - Jul 14, 11:50 UTCJul 14, 18:25 UTC6h 35m
2026-07-14 GFA525 - Jul 14, 09:45 UTCJul 14, 10:05 UTC20m
2026-07-14 GFA524 - Jul 14, 08:25 UTCJul 14, 08:40 UTC15m
2026-07-14 GFA283 - Jul 14, 00:20 UTCJul 14, 04:05 UTC3h 45m
2026-07-13 GFA282 - Jul 13, 21:25 UTCJul 13, 22:50 UTC1h 25m
2026-07-13 GFA282 - Jul 13, 18:45 UTCJul 13, 19:50 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-13 GFA184 - Jul 13, 15:30 UTCJul 13, 15:40 UTC10m
2026-07-13 GFA183 - Jul 13, 10:50 UTCJul 13, 11:10 UTC20m
2026-07-13 GF525 - Jul 13, 09:00 UTCJul 13, 09:20 UTC20m
2026-07-13 GFA524 - Jul 13, 07:25 UTCJul 13, 07:50 UTC25m
2026-07-13 GFA080 - Jul 13, 04:55 UTCJul 13, 05:10 UTC15m
2026-07-13 GFA080 - Jul 13, 02:35 UTCJul 13, 03:30 UTC55m
2026-07-13 GFA079 - Jul 13, 00:45 UTCJul 13, 01:15 UTC30m
2026-07-12 GFA079 - Jul 12, 22:45 UTCJul 12, 23:00 UTC15m
2026-07-12 GFA281 - Jul 12, 16:55 UTCJul 12, 20:45 UTC3h 50m
2026-07-12 GFA280 - Jul 12, 11:15 UTCJul 12, 15:15 UTC4h 0m
2026-07-12 GFA057 - Jul 12, 00:50 UTCJul 12, 03:50 UTC3h 0m
2026-07-11 GFA056 - Jul 11, 20:00 UTCJul 11, 23:15 UTC3h 15m
2026-07-11 GFA527 DOH → BAH Jul 11, 17:20 UTCJul 11, 17:45 UTC25m
2026-07-11 GFA526 - Jul 11, 15:35 UTCJul 11, 16:10 UTC35m
2026-07-11 GFA770 - Jul 11, 06:15 UTCJul 11, 14:05 UTC7h 50m
2026-07-11 GFA176 - Jul 11, 03:50 UTCJul 11, 04:30 UTC40m
2026-07-10 GFA175 - Jul 10, 23:20 UTCJul 10, 23:35 UTC15m
2026-07-10 GFA053 - Jul 10, 10:50 UTCJul 10, 20:40 UTC9h 50m
2026-07-10 GFA525 - Jul 10, 08:50 UTCJul 10, 09:00 UTC10m
2026-07-10 GFA524 - Jul 10, 06:45 UTCJul 10, 07:10 UTC25m
2026-07-10 GFA131 DEL → BAH Jul 10, 00:10 UTCJul 10, 03:35 UTC3h 25m
2026-07-09 GFA130 - Jul 9, 18:45 UTCJul 9, 22:25 UTC3h 40m
2026-07-09 GFA770 - Jul 9, 06:15 UTCJul 9, 13:55 UTC7h 40m
2026-07-09 GFA131 - Jul 9, 00:05 UTCJul 9, 04:10 UTC4h 5m
2026-07-08 GFA130 - Jul 8, 21:50 UTCJul 8, 22:15 UTC25m
2026-07-08 GFA130 - Jul 8, 18:50 UTCJul 8, 19:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-07-08 GFA184 - Jul 8, 15:25 UTCJul 8, 15:50 UTC25m

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

Mode-S 8940CB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8940CB?
8940CB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to Bahrain. Assigned to A9C-XB.
Where is Mode-S 8940CB registered?
Mode-S code 8940CB is allocated to Bahrain (BH). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 8940CB broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 5h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8940CB, octal 42240313, decimal 8,995,019.
What flights does 8940CB operate?
Mode-S 8940CB has broadcast 20 distinct callsigns, including GFA281, GFA068, GFA069, GFA524, GFA280.