sensors Mode-S transponder

8960EC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United Arab Emirates

Currently assigned to A6-EDK · AIRBUS A-380-800

Hex
8960EC
Octal
42260354
Decimal
9,003,244
Country
AE
Tail
A6-EDK
Type
A388
No current signal · last broadcast 20h ago
Flights observed
6
Distinct callsigns
2
Country
AE
Last broadcast
20h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 8960EC.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 8960EC falls within the block assigned to United Arab Emirates (AE) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in United Arab Emirates 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 2 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UAE21K Emirates 3 2026-04-14
UAE134 Emirates 3 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 6

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 UAE21K DXB → DME Apr 14, 09:55 UTCApr 14, 11:00 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 UAE134 DME → DXB Apr 13, 20:10 UTCApr 13, 20:40 UTC30m
2026-04-13 UAE134 DME → DXB Apr 13, 13:50 UTCApr 13, 15:00 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 UAE21K - Apr 13, 09:40 UTCApr 13, 10:50 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 UAE21K - Apr 13, 04:30 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC20m
2026-04-12 UAE134 DME → DXB Apr 12, 20:00 UTCApr 12, 20:15 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 A6-EDK page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S 8960EC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 8960EC?
8960EC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-EDK.
Where is Mode-S 8960EC registered?
Mode-S code 8960EC is allocated to United Arab Emirates (AE). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is 8960EC broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 20h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 8960EC, octal 42260354, decimal 9,003,244.
What flights does 8960EC operate?
Mode-S 8960EC has broadcast 2 distinct callsigns, including UAE21K, UAE134.