sensors Mode-S transponder

896173

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

Currently assigned to A6-EWA · BOEING 777-200LR

Hex
896173
Octal
42260563
Decimal
9,003,379
Country
AE
Tail
A6-EWA
Type
B77L
Photo of A6-EWA
No current signal · last broadcast 22h ago
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
AE
Last broadcast
22h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S 896173.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address 896173 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
UAE256 Emirates 8 2026-04-13
UAE81W Emirates 1 2026-04-12
UAE229 Emirates 1 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 UAE229 DXB → SEA Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:25 UTC10m
2026-04-13 UAE256 MEX → BCN Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:30 UTC40m
2026-04-13 UAE256 MEX → BCN Apr 13, 19:20 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC50m
2026-04-13 UAE256 MEX → BCN Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 19:45 UTC3h 55m
2026-04-13 UAE256 MEX → BCN Apr 13, 13:55 UTCApr 13, 15:55 UTC2h 0m
2026-04-13 UAE256 MEX → BCN Apr 13, 09:50 UTCApr 13, 11:35 UTC1h 45m
2026-04-13 UAE256 MEX → BCN Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 05:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-13 UAE256 MEX → BCN Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 05:30 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-13 UAE256 MEX → BCN Apr 13, 01:15 UTCApr 13, 04:15 UTC3h 0m
2026-04-12 UAE81W BCN → MEX Apr 12, 18:05 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC2h 10m

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

Mode-S 896173 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code 896173?
896173 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United Arab Emirates. Assigned to A6-EWA.
Where is Mode-S 896173 registered?
Mode-S code 896173 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 896173 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 22h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex 896173, octal 42260563, decimal 9,003,379.
What flights does 896173 operate?
Mode-S 896173 has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including UAE256, UAE81W, UAE229.